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‘Nationwide Lessons for Campus Emergencies’ workshop (July 9, 2008)
Emergency managers for the nation’s universities are dealing with a wider range of potential threats to campus security than ever in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the Virginia Tech shootings. Valerie Lucas, emergency manager for the University of California at Davis, will outline these threats and possible solutions during a free workshop on Wednesday, July 9 at Texas A&M University.
The workshop, “Nationwide Lessons for Campus Emergencies,” is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. in the auditorium of the Donald Houston Building, 200 Discovery Drive, in Texas A&M’s Research Park.
Pre-registration is not required, but seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. No permits are required to park in the Houston Building lot.
Lucas is responsible for the UC Davis’ business continuity planning. She also manages the archive for the Disaster Resistant University listserv, an online forum for emergency managers from universities across the United States.
Her presentation will provide:
- An overview of the issues discusses and the lessons learned from the Disaster Resistant University listserv, where members talk about threats ranging from weather emergencies to disgruntled students to pandemic planning.
- Insights into the steps that dozens of universities are taking to secure their campuses against both natural and man-made catastrophes.
- A summary of the challenges universities are facing in preparing for these threats.
The workshop is the second in a series presented by the Campus Awareness and Training Sub Committee, which is a part of the Texas A&M University Task Force on Campus Emergencies. The event is co-sponsored by the Integrative Center for Homeland Security at Texas A&M and Texas A&M University Employee Services.
For further information on attending the workshop, contact Anna Satterfield at annas@tamu.edu or (979) 845-3711.