Emergency Operations Plan
12.0 Plan Annexes
In addition to the general guidance provided in the Base Plan, annexes are provided that address specific functions, hazards, and situations. The Base Plan is intended to provide the general framework based on an all-hazards planning model. Appalachian State University recognizes that specific functions should be clearly defined and associated roles and responsibilities should be assigned to individual departments within the University. The Emergency Functions outlined in this plan align with the Emergency Support Functions of the State of North Carolina and the Department of Homeland Security. Each function is constructed as a supplement to this Base Plan. The current Emergency Functions that will be incorporated into the Plan include:
Appalachian State University Emergency Functions
- Parking & Transportation
- Communications
- Public Works & Utilities
- Emergency Support Services
- Emergency Management
- Mass Care & Shelter
- Resource Management
- Health and Medical Services
- Mental Health Services
- Volunteer Coordination
- Hazardous Materials
- Food & Water
- Technology Systems
- Law Enforcement
- Public Information
- Damage Assessment & Recovery
Additionally, specific hazards that present a significant risk or vulnerability should have specific plans to provide more detailed guidance than the Base Plan provides. Certain situations, such as special University events or sheltering may require additional planning. The University will continually address hazards and provide specific plans for managing these hazards to include:
Appalachian State University Incident Specific Annexes
- Fire
- Power Failure
- Severe Winter Weather
- Flooding
- Hurricane
- Infectious Diseases / Strategic National Stockpile
- Active Shooter Response
- Weapons of Mass Destruction / Terrorism
- Evacuation
- Special Events Plan
- Chemical Spills, Toxic Gas Releases
The general response roles and responsibilities of the Base Plan provide basic guidelines and ensure that departments are prepared to respond to any major emergency or disaster. The annexes expand on the information provided in the Base Plan to outline more specific responsibilities.
