Emergency Preparedness for Staff
- Make Plan, Get a Kit, Be Informed
Be sure to familiarize yourself with:
Your office area and/or workspace
Two exits out of the building (Do not use elevators during a fire alarm)
The location of the nearest emergency equipment (pull station, fire extinguisher, AED, etc)
Your Building Emergency Action Plan (BEAP) (formerly known as the Emergency Operations and Evacuation Plan - EOEP) For more information on the BEAP, contact Ross McClain in Environmental Health & Safety at 292-1282 or McClain.31@osu.edu
Always be familiar with the different Levels of Emergency and what they mean to you.
All employees have been designated as either "Essential", "Alternate" or "Standby".
Read and understand OSU's policy on Weather or Other Short-Term Closing (Policy 6.15)
Create a Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit to keep at your desk.
Learn about your departments Business Continuity Plan. To learn more about Business Continuity Planning, contact the Enterprise Continuity Management office at 688-3086.
You can find more general preparedness tips on our Resources and Links page.
If you are within the OSU Medical Center, you can contact the Director of Safety, Mike Gregory, for more information on OSUMC's emergency plan. Mike can be reached at 292-7391
Make a Plan
Get a Kit
Be Informed
- Emergency Evacuation and Operations Plans
For information on your building's Building Emergency Action Plan (BEAP) (formerly known as the Emergency Operations and Evacuation Plan - EOEP) contact Ross McClain in Environmental Health & Safety at 292-1282 or McClain.31@osu.edu
- Business Continuity Plans
For more information on your department's Business Continuity Plan., contact the Enterprise Continuity Management office at 688-3086.
- FAQs
Q: How will I know about an emergency on campus?
A: OSU has several tools that we use to notify staff, faculty and students of emergencies on campus.
One tool that we use is the Buckeye Alert
Buckeye Alert is a text messaging system. We will only use it if you need to take immediate action to preserve your personal safety.
We may also use the campus cable TV system, campus phone system, voice mail system, local news media or other resources.
OSU's official radio station for news and information is WOSU 89.7 FM. You can listen to WOSU 89.7 FM live from your computer HERE
Q: What can I do to prepare myself in a campus building (office, residence hall, etc.)?
A: Having access to information is the best way to be prepared, so be sure to check back on this site often, and register for Buckeye Alert
Everyone is also encouraged to keep certain key items on hand, such as bottled water and a flashlight, and maintain a Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit.
For office managers, it is also important to keep up-to-date employee contact lists available. Refer to your Business Continuity Plan.
Other preparedness resources can be found on our Resources and Links page.
Q: What if the power goes out when I am on campus?
A: Follow the directions given to you by your supervisor or Public Safety officials.
It is always a good idea to keep a flashlight or chemical light stick (glow stick) handy in the event that the lights go out.
Do NOT use candles.
Above all, stay calm and sit tight.
Q: What phone number should I call if I need emergency help?
A: 9-1-1
Q: How do I know if classes are cancelled and/or offices are closed because of severe weather?
A: On rare occasions, when weather conditions have made it unsafe for faculty, staff and students to travel, OSU may cancel classes and/or close SOME university offices. All employees have been designated as either "Essential", "Alternate" or "Standby". It is important that you know your designation and understand whether you should report to work. If you are unsure of your designation, talk to your supervisor. More information can be found in OSU's Policy 6.15 Weather or Other Short-Term Closing policy..
Q: If I notice another staff member or student acting in an unusual or threatening manner, what do I do?
A: Contact OSU Police if you feel there is an immediate risk to your own or someone else’s safety. You should also contact your supervisor immediately
Q: We need to write a plan, who can help me?
A: There are many resources on campus to assist you with writing plans. Contact our office at 614-247-4911 and we will work with you to get you the assistance you need.
Q: Do I really have to leave the building when the fire alarm goes off?
A: Yes. Fire alarms should never be ignored.
Q: How does the University respond to an incident?
A: The University has comprehensive plans which are continuously updated, personnel are trained, and routine exercises (emergency drills/scenarios) are held with campus first responders, University leaders and departments. OSU Emergency Management works to foster and sustain partnerships with local, federal, and regional authorities, private and non-profit organizations and business and government neighbors.
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