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DRU Demonstration Workshop Summary - Session 2
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"To promote the exchange of ideas and perspectives from campuses across the county, the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network®, the University of Oregon, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst co-hosted two national, interactive, and virtual demonstration workshops in August 2024 for institutions of higher education (IHEs). This document details the findings and insights from the… (read more)
Resilience tested: A year and a half of 10,000 aftershocks
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On the second day of teaching for 2011, the University of Canterbury (UC) faced the most significant crisis of its 138-year history. After being shaken severely by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010, UC felt it was well along the pathway to getting back to ‘normal’. That all changed at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011, when Christchurch city was hit by an even more devastating event.
DRU Demonstration Workshop Summary - Session 1
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To promote the exchange of ideas and perspectives from campuses across the county, the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network, the University of Oregon and the University of Massachusetts Amherst co-hosted two national interactive virtual national demonstration workshops in August 2024 for institutions of higher education (IHEs). This document details the findings and insights from the… (read more)
FEMA Continuity Guidance Circular
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This Continuity Guidance Circular serves as a resource for federal and non-federal entities to guide, update, and maintain organizational continuity planning efforts and appropriately integrate and synchronize continuity efforts.
Hurricane risk perception drops after storms hit
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Programs and policies that help households go beyond stocking up on food and medical supplies to invest in longer-term protections could overcome the risk perception gap and support adaptation to rising climate-related threats.
Risk Communication: How to improve risk communication during a public health crisis
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How does risk perception influence the way people respond to risk communication messages during a public health crisis and what factors should communicators take into account when crafting messages?
DRU Climate Resilience Roundtable White Paper
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The objective of the climate resilience roundtable was to understand how IHEs can become more resilient to climate change – particularly the risk assessments, resilience planning, stakeholder collaboration, and community engagement necessary to make IHEs better able to handle hazards related to climate change.
Wildfire smoke and athletic events: understanding public concerns, experiences, and preparedness
Publication Date: 2023
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The increasingly longer and more severe wildfire smoke events in the Pacific Northwest are likely to occur during outdoor athletic events. We investigated wildfire smoke concerns, air quality communication preferences, and protective action behaviors among sporting event attendees through a survey created by our interdisciplinary research team from the University of Oregon.
Action Guide for Emergency Management At Institutions of Higher Education
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"There are over 4,000 two-and four-year public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States totaling over 15 million students and several million staff, faculty, and visitors (U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2006). Each of these institutions has a commitment to ensure the safety and general welfare… (read more)
Review of the University of Arizona’s Safety and Security Environment
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"On October 5, 2022, a respected professor and community leader, Dr. Thomas Meixner, was shot and killed in the John W. Harshbarger (“Harshbarger”) building by the alleged suspect (“the Subject”), a former University of Arizona graduate student.
On October 24, 2022, PAX Group, LLC, (“PAX” or “PAX Group”) was retained by the University of Arizona (“University”) and began conducting an independent… (read more)
Significant risks facing higher education
Taking an enterprise approach to risk management
Publication Date: 2018
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"As higher education continues to rapidly evolve, new risks will emerge, known risks will take new forms, and crises will inevitably unfold. Universities should accept that they will not have all the answers. Knowing they have taken steps to be more resilient in the face of risk, Boards, presidents, and the rest of the university community can be more confident as they embrace a challenging… (read more)
Mass Attacks Defense Toolkit
Publication Date: 2022
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RAND researchers created this tool to advance efforts to prevent and reduce intentional, interpersonal firearm violence and public mass attacks in the United States. The goal of this tool is to provide practical strategies and guidance on deterring, mitigating, and responding to mass attacks for a variety of audiences, including public safety experts, practitioners, policymakers, community groups… (read more)
The Presidential Role in Disaster Planning and Response
Publication Date: 2007
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White paper on preparedness for campus presidents.
SMU Active Threat Video
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Recognized as CSHEMA's 2023 Marketing Single Media Award for a Small School, this video outlines the "Avoid, Deny, Defend" survival method, a national model that SMU has adopted to educate our campus. The tactics shown in this video are the result of in-depth, after-action lessons learned through partnerships with law enforcement agencies, individuals and institutions who have been involved in… (read more)
Shaken but not Stirred: A University's Resilience in the Face of Adversity. The 4th September 2010 Earthquake
Publication Date: 2011
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On 4 September 2010, people in Canterbury were shaken from their beds by a major earthquake. This report tells the story of the University of Canterbury (UC), its staff and its students, as they rose to the many challenges presented by the earthquake. This report however, is intended to do more than just acknowledge their hard work and determination; it also critically reflects on the things that… (read more)
Stanford University Wildfire Smoke Plan
Publication Date: 2023
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The plan lays out trigger thresholds and protective measures to take when experiencing a wildfire smoke episode.
Earthquake Safety Video Series
Publication Date: 2015
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Learn how you can stay safe from shaking in a variety of situations. (YouTube, captions in English, Spanish, and French).
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (multiple languages)
Publication Date: 2021
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Federal, State, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations agree that the actions described below will reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Resources available in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (English)
Publication Date: 2021
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Federal, State, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations agree that the actions described below will reduce injury and death during earthquakes.
Protect Yourself During an Earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On
Publication Date: 2023
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Drop, Cover, and Hold On or other recommended actions such as Lock (wheels), Cover, and Hold On – if you feel shaking or get an alert.
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Publication Date: 2023
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The Earthquake Country Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develop this step-by-step guide for staying safe before, during, and after an earthquake.
Earthquake Country Alliance documents, videos, and graphics for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Publication Date: 2023
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Earthquake Country Alliance documents, videos, and graphics for seniors and people with disabilities. Resources available in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
ShakeOut Resources for Healthcare Organizations
Publication Date: 2023
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Includes Suggestions for having your Shakeout participation count towards Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Emergency Preparedness Rule
ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach
Publication Date: 2017
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Great Shakeout Earthquake Drills support Government Agencies in promoting both internal and community-wide earthquake readiness.
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities
Publication Date: 2023
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Major earthquakes can cause unprecedented catastrophes. With earthquakes as an inevitable part of our future, people should make plans and take actions to ensure that disasters do not become catastrophes.
ShakeOut Flyer for Museums, Libraries, Parks (etc)
Publication Date: 2023
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Millions of people will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in The Great ShakeOut, the world's largest earthquake drill ever! All museums, libraries, parks, science centers, and other public venues are encouraged to participate in the drill (or plan a more extensive exercise). Here are a few suggestions for what museums, libraries,
parks and other public venues can do to participate in the ShakeOut.
ShakeOut Earthquake Drills Toolkit for Free-choice Learning Environments
Publication Date: 2023
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The goal of this toolkit is to promote Free-Choice Learning Environments (FCLEs) such as museums, libraries, and park visitor center participation in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills and other exercises. This toolkit contains tools from several organizations invested in increasing earthquake resilience across the United States.
ShakeOut Guidance, Coordination, and Resources for free-choice learning institutions
Publication Date: 2023
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Guidance, coordination, and extensive resources for museums, parks, libraries, and other free-choice learning institutions.
ShakeOut Guidelines and Participation Resources for IHEs
Publication Date: 2023
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Schools have many key roles during disasters, and when they are well prepared everyone benefits.
K-12 Schools Earthquake Drill Resources (English)
Publication Date: 2021
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Earthquake safety planning, educational, and preparedness resources for parents and care providers of young children and infants.
K-12 Schools Earthquake Drill Resources (Multiple Languages)
Publication Date: 2021
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Earthquake safety planning, educational, and preparedness resources for parents and care providers of young children and infants. Resources available in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Resources to help you to become more disaster resilient
Publication Date: 2023
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Seven Steps to a Resilient Workplace, Disaster Resilient Business Toolkit, QuakeSmart Community Resilience Program
Earthquake Safety in Stores
Publication Date: 2021
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Earthquake safety in stores
ShakeOut Benefits to Participating Businesses
Publication Date: 2018
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Ten key benefits of participating in Great ShakeOut earthquake drills
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (Multiple Languages)
Publication Date: 2021
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Use the countdown document to ensure everyone in your organization has the opportunity to participate in your ShakeOut drill. Countdown to shakeout document available in: Arabic, Armenian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (English)
Publication Date: 2021
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Use the countdown document to ensure everyone in your organization has the opportunity to participate in your ShakeOut drill.
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations
Publication Date: 2023
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Although they were created for ShakeOut drill events across the nation, the instructions on the following pages can be used or adapted for earthquake drills anywhere and anytime. The following drill guidelines are designed for non-profits and other organizations and their personnel where each drill uses the general earthquake response of Drop, Cover, and Hold On as its foundation.
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses
Publication Date: 2023
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Although they were created for ShakeOut drill events across the nation, the instructions on the following pages can be used or adapted for earthquake drills anywhere and anytime. The following drill guidelines are designed for businesses and their personnel and each drill uses the general earthquake response of Drop, Cover, and Hold On as its foundation.
Powerpoints for leading ShakeOut Drills
Publication Date: 2023
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Powerpoints for leading online, in-person, or hybrid shakeout drills for grades K-4, grades 5-12, higher education, and all other organizations; plus a version in Spanish.
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety for College Students
Publication Date: 2014
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College students should know what steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake at home, work, and school. This guide provides information on how to prepare before an earthquake, survive during and just after an earthquake, and recover after an earthquake.
Example: USC Laboratory Earthquake Preparedness Guide
Publication Date: 2023
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The following guide is designed to help Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Lab Supervisors, and Lab Personnel perform an earthquake preparedness self-assessment for their labs and provides recommendations for what to do during and after an earthquake.
ShakeOut College Instructor Presentation
Publication Date: 2023
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This is a ShakeOut earthquake drill presentation that can be used by IHE instructors.
ShakeOut College Instructor Guide
Publication Date: 2023
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Great ShakeOut earthquake drill classroom instruction guide for IHE instructors.
2023 DRU National Summit White Paper
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Findings and insights from a networking and educational event hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network and the University of Oregon.
Defining and Improving Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks and Maturity Models in Institutions of Higher Education
Publication Date: 2022
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Findings and recommendations from a roundtable hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network® and the University of Oregon Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments
2022 DRU National Higher Education Program Survey Results
Publication Date: 2022
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Results from the 2022 Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network members survey of institutions of higher education.
2018 DRU Summit Findings
Publication Date: 2018
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2018 National DRU Network Summit: Findings from a roundtable discussion.
Implementation of Prior Recommendations and Barriers to Enactment
Publication Date: 2019
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As follow-up to some of its forums, the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators (HBCU-LEEAs) partnered to examine whether and how HBCU campuses have implemented the recommendations in three reports. On July 16, 2019, a group of campus safety leaders gathered in Atlanta, Georgia to provide… (read more)
Implementation of Prior Recommendations and Barriers to Enactment
Publication Date: 2019
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As follow-up to some of its forums, the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators (HBCU-LEEAs) partnered to examine whether and how HBCU campuses have implemented the recommendations in three reports. On July 16, 2019, a group of campus safety leaders gathered in Atlanta, Georgia to provide… (read more)
Defining the Value of Campus Emergency Management Programs to Communities
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In October 2018, a group of campus emergency management leaders, with support from the National Center for Campus Public Safety, gathered for a one-day forum to discuss ways to define emergency management’s value to the whole community. Fifteen emergency management leaders, including university and college emergency managers, chiefs of police, and campus safety administrators, came from 13 IHEs… (read more)