Being prepared for unexpected events is critical when seconds count.

To help prepare the campus community to act in times of danger, EH&S created an Emergency Response Guide that is posted in university classrooms. More than 320 guides instruct faculty, staff, and students on appropriate actions to take in the event of fire, severe weather, violent incidents, or other emergencies, and prominently display emergency phone numbers.

EH&S was actively involved in preparedness efforts when an Ebola outbreak occurred in western Africa. EH&S, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Public Health and Story County Public Health, monitored the emerging crisis across the country and around the world so our campus was prepared to respond if necessary.

Prevention efforts extended beyond campus as EH&S partnered with the City of Ames and Story County to develop a county-wide hazard mitigation plan. EH&S staff actively participated in numerous drills and exercises as they tested response plans for future flooding events and inclement weather.