Emergency Preparedness
Everyone has a role in our efforts to be prepared. More importantly, every employee is a critical part of the response. The information in this section will help you prepare and respond to life threatening emergencies.
Being Prepared is Easy: Do One Thing Today!
Make a family communication plan
Locate an AED/Stop the Bleed Kit in your building. If you do not have one available in your building, please contact Mike Gregory at 865-974-5028 or mike.gregory@tennessee.edu
Build an emergency kit with a few days of supplies.
Register with UTPD if you need evacuation assistance or have medical needs
Take preparedness training
Here is a list of possibilities:
Emergency Responses
Learn what to do in these potentially dangerous situations:
- Active Shooter
- Bomb Threat
- Chemical Accident
- Earthquake
- Fire
- Natural Gas Leak
- Pandemic
- Reporting Suspicious Activity
- Severe Weather
- Suspicious Package
- Tornado
- Utilities Outage
Be Informed
Look for emergency posters in your building. Familiarize yourself with this website.
Be Prepared
Check out the Personal Preparedness Checklist