1.1 The Basic Plan
INTRODUCTION
FUNCTION
This Plan defines the emergency management system that will be
used for all emergencies either occurring on or affecting the campus
or any off-site center. It describes the Cal State Fullerton emergency
management organization and is supported by other contingency plans
and operating procedures. A matrix of emergency planning, related
to various threats, is included in Part Two.
The University President is responsible for the final review and
approval of this Plan. The President has delegated primary authority
and responsibility to the Vice President for Administration, who
functions when required as the Emergency Operations Executive, to
execute this Plan in an emergency situation.
The Vice President for Administration is further responsible for
assuring the development, implementation, and required training
necessary to effectively staff the Emergency Operations Center.
During an emergency, prepared staff whose leadership, staffing,
and functions have been predetermined and rehearsed will activate
the EOC.
RELATIONSHIP TO SEMS
This Plan establishes the policies, concepts, and general protocols
required to implement the Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS). California's Emergency Services Act (Government Code 8607[d])
requires the use of SEMS during emergency response by state agencies.
The Cal State Fullerton emergency management organization will use
SEMS throughout the four phases of a disaster: mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery. Integrating all emergency management activities,
throughout all phases of an emergency and across all functions,
increases accountability, provides continuity of resource application,
establishes a clear chain of command and coordination, and identifies
responsibilities for critical task performance.
PURPOSE, SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS
PURPOSE
This Plan establishes an emergency management system for the main
campus in Fullerton, CA and all campus off-site centers.
This Plan is designed to be compatible with both SEMS and the Incident
Command System (ICS). Part Two of this Plan includes a set of Functional
Unit Annexes that describe specific response and recovery responsibilities
in relation to specific kinds of emergencies such as a major earthquake,
flood, or hazardous materials incident. Responsibility for discharging
the duties associated with these functions is outlined in the Matrix
of Responsibility, which is located in Part 2-Annex A (Managing
Emergency Operations), along with the flow chart of the Emergency
Management Organization in ICS format.
This Plan includes:
- A description of the University's emergency operations
team;
- A description of mutual aid use during non-declared and declared
emergencies to ensure effective coordination of needed resources;
- General policies to guide emergency management activities;
- Guidance on inter-agency coordination to deliver
assistance;
- Specific responsibilities of the various levels of the
University's emergency management organization;
- Inter-agency & inter-governmental shared responsibilities
and support capabilities; &
- Supporting plans and procedures.
SCOPE
This Plan applies to all elements of the campus' emergency management
organization during all phases of emergency
management.
Off campus centers are responsible for ensuring their
preparedness in coordination with this Plan. Satellite facilities
operating as tenants are responsible for coordinating with the property
management organization at their respective locations.
The primary audience of this Plan is intended to be the University's
emergency management organization, the CSU Chancellor's Office and
local CSU campus emergency responders supporting this Plan.
This Plan is also a reference for emergency management professionals
from surrounding local jurisdictions, the County of Orange, and
the State of California, along with volunteer agencies and interested
members of the public.
This plan is intended as an operational document for emergency management
at Cal State Fullerton.
ASSUMPTIONS
The following assumptions apply to this Plan:
- Emergency management activities are accomplished using
SEMS;
- Emergency activation and response is best coordinated at the
lowest level required;
- The Cal State Fullerton Emergency Management Organization will
maintain operational control and responsibility for emergency
management activities within our area of responsibility, unless
otherwise superseded by statute or agreement;
- Mutual aid is requested when needed and provided as
available;
- Mitigation activities conducted prior to the occurrence of a
disaster result in a potential reduction in loss of life,
injuries, and damage; and
- Supporting plans and procedures are updated and maintained by
the responsible campus department.
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