Purpose
The work discusses the purpose, scope, situation, and assumptions regarding the Emergency Operation Plan for Texas A&M University. The EOP was developed by the university to design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive response capability to all types of hazards that might befall the University. The purpose of the EOP is to outline the approach that University should follow during emergency operations to facilitate the federal, state and even local coordination. The plan assigns responsibilities for different emergency tasks, with specific materials that contain in the EOP attachments and annexes establishing details of who does what, and how and when. The Emergency Operation Plan trains and informs major stakeholders within and outside the University on the roles and responsibilities regarding emergency issues that might occur at the University to facilitate adequate preparation.
Scope
The EOP applies to all Texas A&M University personnel who participate in the preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. In the event of an extension of an incident affecting the University to the surrounding community, the plan and its contents support any Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) and Memorandum of Understanding. The Scope of the plan applies to all incidents and events of all sizes, including those that may require a multijurisdictional response or CEOC activation.
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Situation
Texas A&M University is at risk of several of types of hazards, including major disasters that have the potential for causing widespread casualties and damages as well as disrupting the activities of almost entire university community. Factors that may lead to such adverse effects include high population concentration, geographic location, high-rise buildings, rail, air, and highway traffic among other risk factors (Tinto, 2012).
Assumptions
In this EOP, there are assumptions that any employee of the University may be tasked by this plan. The incidents in this plan are tackled at the lowest possible geographic, organizational, and jurisdictional level. In addition, it is assumed that fire departments and local police will respond where mutual aid agreements or support agreements exist. The University’s EOP has an elaborate Incident Command Post (ICP), which among other roles serves as a field collection point for tactical analysis and intelligence.
References
Tinto, V. (2012). Completing college: Rethinking institutional action . Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press
