MSC Emergency Management Report

The intended outcome from performing the above-described necessary actions is that the EOP is current and ready for use if any of the identified hazards occurs. Additionally, MMAs have now been established, so additional assistance can be accessed in the event of a major hazard occurrence. Finally, MSC’s emergency management program incorporates an “all-hazard” approach as required by federal and state authority.

Human resources oil the emergency management engine at MSC. While all students, faculty, and staff at MSC bear responsibilities in an emergency, the following wield specific emergency management responsibilities:

• College President: Responsibilities include authority to declare a college state of emergency, accountability for all aspects of the emergency management process, and duty as the initial incident

• Director of College Police: Responsibilities include service as the Safety Officer, who advises the Incident Commander about all safety problems and monitors the safety for all personnel involved in response activities.

• Chairperson for Information Technology: Responsibilities include service as the Logistic Section Chief, who distributes communications equipment required to support the incident and maintains an inventory of the materials, equipment, and vehicles used in the incident.

• Chairperson for Finance Department: Responsibilities include service as the Finance/Administration Section Chief, who provides payroll and procuring duties, conducts a cost and benefit analysis for requested purchases, and processes accident claims.

These individuals will assume their emergency response roles when a state of emergency is declared. They will operate based on the principles of ICS and