Emergency Preparedness
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Threat Assessment
Information about the University's Threat Assessment Team
Emergency Management is the judicious
planning, assignment and coordination of all available resources
into an integrated program of prevention, preparation, response
and recovery for emergencies of any kind, whether from man-made
sources, natural sources or terrorism.
Under the direction of the Vice President for
Administration and Finance, the Campus Emergency
Response Team (CERT) is responsible for responding to campus
emergencies.
CERT involves a wide cross-section of University Faculty and
Staff who work together to integrate the various areas of
campus emergency response expertise that are available into a
single effective plan for the preparation, response and recovery
of the campus in case of an emergency or disaster.
The following University offices are involved
in CERT:
Office of the President
Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Office of Information Services
Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Department of Human Resources
Office of
University Health and Psychological Services
Department of Facilities Management
Office of
Residence Life and Housing Services
Department of Networking and Telecommunications
Members of the faculty specializing in Environmental Health
West Chester University also works very closely
with local municipal emergency management and is supported by
the Chester County Emergency Management Agency. When an incident
occurs that exceeds the University's ability to provide
sufficient response resources, local municipal and County
emergency management assistance will support the University's
efforts through mutual aid.
