Emergency Management is the focus of reducing the harmful aspects of disasters through the organization and management of resources and responsibilities. The four phases of Emergency Management include: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
In the unlikely event of a fire, gas leak, violent intruder on campus or other urgent situation, our top priority is the safety of all students and employees. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û is committed to providing the necessary resources and procedures to effectively respond to any emergency.
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Emergency Management Response Structure
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment. The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û response structure intends to meet the following British Columbia Emergency Management System (BCEMS) goals:
- Ensure the health & safety of responders
- Save lives
- Reduce suffering
- Protect public health
- Protect infrastructure
- Protect property
- Protect the environment
- Reduce economic and social losses
The response structure of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û follows a three-tiered system: