Oklahoma State University
Emergency Operations Plan

Basic Plan:  Administration and Logistics

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

Emergency Authority

Provisions for local emergency powers are found in the Oklahoma Code and local ordinances, which include but are not limited to:

1. Declaration of States of Emergency
2. Contracts and Obligations
3. Control of Restricted Areas
4. Liability

Agreements and Understandings

Should University resources prove to be inadequate during an emergency, requests will be made for assistance from other local jurisdictions, higher levels of government, and other agencies in accordance with existing or emergency negotiated mutual-aid agreements and understandings. Such assistance may take the form of equipment, supplies, personnel, or other available capability. All agreements and understandings will be entered into by duly authorized officials and will be formalized in writing whenever possible.

Reports and Records

Required reports will be submitted to the appropriate authorities in accordance with instructions in annexes to this plan. All records of emergency management activities will be maintained at the EOC.

Relief Assistance

All individual disaster assistance provided by the government will be administered in accordance with policies set forth by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and those Federal agencies providing such assistance.

Consumer Protection

Consumer complaints pertaining to alleged unfair or illegal business practices will be referred to the Oklahoma Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, via the Legal Counsel of the Oklahoma State University and A&M Board of Regents.

Nondiscrimination

There will be no discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, or economic status in the execution of emergency management functions. This policy applies to all levels of government, contractors, and labor unions.

Administration and Insurance Claims

Commercial insurance companies and adjustment agencies normally handle insurance claims on a routine basis. Complaints should be referred to the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner via OSU Risk Management. Adjustors of private insurance companies are usually dispatched to a disaster area to assist with claim problems.

Management of Manpower (Paid and Volunteer)

The Physical Plant Director of Maintenance & Operations, through the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, will manage manpower, both paid and volunteer.

Duplication of Benefits

No person will receive assistance with respect to any loss for which he has received financial assistance under any other program or for which he/she has received insurance or other compensation. This also applies to business concerns or other entities.

Use of Local Firms

When major disaster assistance activities may be carried out by contract or agreement with private organizations, firms or individuals, preference will be given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to those organizations, firms and individuals residing or doing business primarily in the areas affected.

Preservation of Historic Properties

The Oklahoma State Historical Preservation Officer (OHPO) will be notified when the Governor declares that a state of emergency exists as the result of a disaster. The Director of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will arrange for the OHPO to identify any existing historic properties within the designated disaster area.