Howard University - Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

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National Homeland Security Knowledgebase

Howard University is committed to providing and maintaining the highest levels of emergency preparedness and response for all types of emergencies. In light of recent events and current world situations the need for information has drastically increased.

This web site contains valuable information concerning the efforts of the University to provide a safe environment for students,faculty, staff and the community at large.

Message From The President
March 21, 2003

Campus Resources:

Numbers To Remember
Howard University Switchboard
(202) 806-6100
Office Of Residence Life
(202) 806-6131
Campus Police Emergency
(202) 806-7777
Emergency
911
Sources Of Information
WHUR 96.3 FM
WHUT-TV
Support Resources
The Howard University Counseling Service
(202) 345-6499 (or) (202) 345-6709.
Howard University Campus Police
(202) 806-1100
Should you receive an anonymous or suspicious phone call, please call Campus Police. You should note whether the caller is male or female, any accents, what they are saying, their disposition (upset, calm, etc.), and the time and date of the call.
If you notice any suspicious packages, please contact the Campus Police. You should be able to describe it, and its exact location. Avoid contact, do not disturb the package. Restrict access to the area, pending arrival of campus police.
Key Emergency Procedures
While On Campus

Additional Resources:

Red Cross

Website: www.redcross.org

American Red Cross:

Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations

Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations

Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected

Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit

Homeland Security

Website: www.ready.gov/get_informed.html

U.S Department of Homeland Security

For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do....

Biological If there is a biological threat...	Chemical If there is a chemical threat...
Explosions - If there is an explosion... - If there is fire... - If you are trapped in debris...	Nuclear Blast If there is a nuclear blast...
Radiation If there is a radiation threat or a "Dirty Bomb"...

Homeland Security

Website: www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/

The Office of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security in consultation with the Homeland Security Council, has made the decision to raise the National Threat Level from an Elevated to High risk of terrorist attack or Level Orange.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management

Website: http://www.fema.gov/

Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA - a 2,500-person agency supplemented by more than 5,000 stand-by disaster reservists - has a mission to lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters with a vision of "A Nation Prepared."

District of Columbia Resources:

Emergency Management Agency
A wealth of information about alerts, emergency management plans, disaster preparedness manuals, family emergency preparedness, etc...
Web site: dcema.dc.gov/main.shtm

Other Resources:

A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
Web site: www.fema.gov/areyouready/

DisasterHelp
The DisasterHelp Web site is an initiative of the federal government aimed at greatly enhancing Disaster Management on an interagency and intergovernmental basis.
Web site: www.disasterhelp.gov/

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