Oklahoma State University
Emergency Operations Plan

Basic Plan:  Direction and Control

Basic Plan

Approval

Letter of Promulgation

Purpose

Levels of Emergency Response

Situations and Assumptions

Concept of Operations and Phases of Emergency Management

Task Organization and Responsibilities

Direction
and Control

Continuity of Administration

Administration and Logistics

Plan Development and Maintenance

Authorities and References

Appendix 1:
Definitions

Appendix 2:
List of Acronyms

The final responsibility for all emergency management belongs to those officials of the University who are members of the Executive Policy Group. This group is the decision-making group for all policy-level decisions. During response operations, the Policy Group acts in concert and advises/directs the activities of the entire response organization through the EOC emergency service coordinators.

The Director of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating the emergency management program. He/she makes routine decisions and advises the Executive Policy Group on alternatives when major decisions are required of that body. During emergency operations, he/she is responsible for the proper functioning of the EOC and its staff. The Director also acts as liaison with other local, county, state and federal emergency management agencies.

Specific persons in departments, work units/agencies are responsible for fulfilling their responsibilities as stated in this Basic Plan and the annexes thereto. Department Heads, Work Unit/Agency Supervisors will retain control of their employees and equipment during response operations. Standing operating procedures (SOPs) are required of each department, work unit, or agency having responsibilities in this plan. These SOPs must include:

1. Method for the recall of personnel during non-duty hours.
2. Prioritization of tasks to guide recovery work.
3. Procedures to be followed that deviate from normal.
4. Specific emergency authorities that may be assumed by the designated successor during emergency situations.

During some periods of an emergency, Department Heads, Work Unit/Agency Supervisors will be required to remain in the EOC and direct their departments from that facility. During any large-scale emergency, the EOC will in fact become the focal point for the Administration and control of all University functions for the duration of the crisis.

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive [HSPD] 5, all department heads, work units and agencies of the University having responsibilities delineated in this EOP will use the National Incident Management System [NIMS]. This system will allow proper coordination between local, state and federal organizations.

The Incident Command System [ICS], as a part of NIMS, will enable effective and efficient incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating with a common organizational structure. All on-scene management of incidents will be conducted using the Incident Command System.