Overview
At Elizabethtown College, potential or actual catastrophic emergencies are managed via a team of individuals called the Emergency Management Group (EMG), operating under the direction of the President of the College. In conjunction with the EMG, the Incident Commander IC(s) and additional governmental agencies having jurisdiction ensure that emergencies are dealt within a proper, proportional and efficient manner.
The EMG will make every effort to involve any outside agencies having jurisdiction in order to ensure that the interest of the authorities, the surrounding community and the College are addressed and in proper balance.
In general, the EMG directs all emergency-related activities. The IC(s) and governmental groups oversee the technical aspects of the response.
In most emergency situations the College dispatcher will receive the first telephone call notifying the campus of an emergency. The College dispatcher then notifies the Director of Campus Security who decides whether or not to assemble the EMG. In the event that the Director of Campus Security is not available, the Manager of Safety and Health, in conjunction with other members of the EMG, will make the decision to convene.
Responsibilities of the EMG include:
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Direct activities relating to the Emergency Communication
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Life Safety Issues
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Property Conservation Issues
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Community Outreach
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Recovery and Restoration Activities
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Administration and Logistics
