Access and Functional Needs
Individuals with access and functional needs are defined as anyone who, without the assistance of another person, would have difficulty evacuating or relocating to a safe location. UMD community members should feel empowered to self-disclose their need for assistance to a colleague, a peer, or a professor/advisor.
Videos
Here are some videos to help improve your preparedness and safety both on and off campus. Each of the videos vary in topic and length.
Online Resources
Looking for preparedness resources to review online or link to on your department's site? The following is a comprehensive list of helpful resources created by OEMBC, other UMD offices/departments, or links to external sites that all provide valuable emergency preparedness information.
Plans
Emergency Operations Plan
Emergency Preparedness Resources
Emergency preparedness is about being ready for what happens, learning from our experiences, and preparing better for the next event.
It takes ongoing effort from all of us to create and sustain an effective emergency preparedness program. You are your own best first responder—please use these resources to better understand your role in emergency preparedness at the University of Maryland, and how you can become part of and contribute to our preparedness community.
Preparedness and Safety Apps
Here are some UMD apps you can use on campus to improve your preparedness and safety.
Continuity of Operations
Continuity of Operations (COOP), also referred to as business continuity, is the ability to continue to perform critical activities when normal operating conditions are disrupted (e.g., key staff are ill, the office loses power). The University System of Maryland (USM) requires COOP plans to ensure its institutions can maintain their critical functions when faced with unexpected challenges.
Be UMD Ready: Emergency Preparedness Learning Session
In support of National Preparedness Month in September, OEMBC collaborated with UMD Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal to create a 45-minute session focused on individual preparedness. This learning opportunity was extended to students, faculty, and staff throughout September.