Your Role in Emergency Preparedness

Per University of Tennessee system-wide policies, UTC has developed an emergency management program. This program contains procedures to follow during an emergency. 

UTC Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for:

• Developing, documenting, implementing and managing the Emergency Management Program. The program will include disasters, disturbances, hazardous materials incidents and inclement weather.
• Reviewing the plan annually and updating as necessary. Providing a method for testing the plan. The plan will include emergency chain of command, emergency contacts, evacuation routes, locations of first-aid facilities and public relations responsibilities.

UTC Deans, Directors, and Department Heads are responsible for:

• Supporting the University's emergency preparedness efforts. 
• Participating in annual testing when necessary.
• Making recommendations to Safety and Risk Management for improvement to the current plan.

UTC Employees are responsible for:

• Participating in training programs offered by the university.
• Abiding by health and safety precautions.
• Reporting health and safety problems to Safety and Risk Management.