Spring is almost here!
Spring is almost here! 🌷 As the grass turns greener and the trees begin to bloom, it’s a great time to enjoy the season and refresh your safety preparedness. Here are some key tips from the WashU Ready Team to help you stay safe and ready this spring!
KNOW WHERE TO GO – SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY
The WashU Ready team urges everyone to check the building maps located near exits and elevator lobbies. These maps provide valuable emergency resources, but today, we encourage you to identify the Severe Weather Refuge Areas in your building. In the event of severe weather, knowing your designated shelter location can keep you safe.
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WashU emergency conditions policy
This policy applies during emergency conditions that may include severe winter weather that has the potential to compromise life safety or significantly disrupt university operations.
WashU Safe app
The university safety app, WashU Safe, offers enhanced features such as Friend Walk, Mobile Bluelight, safety notifications, access to emergency procedures and MORE!
EPC and KMC program information
The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (EPC) and Key Management Contact (KMC) program is a university-wide initiative, designed to help each department or school prepare to respond to emergencies on campus. Department managers should designate an EPC and KMC, who will attend trainings on how to assist with immediate response actions during an emergency. For more information click here. For upcoming training click here.
Planned events
Outdoor events that expect at least 1,000 attendees use the outdoor event emergency planning form. For indoor events that expect 500 or more attendees, use the indoor event emergency planning form to complete a plan.
Training
The focus of the Emergency Management Training Program is to provide appropriate and relevant training courses to personnel that may have roles and responsibilities in a disaster event. Learn more on the
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Be prepared when walking in the snow on campus sidewalks to stay safe and avoid slips or falls. Stay alert to these seasonal hazards.