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1. The Appalachian State University Emergency Response Plan presents a proactive response designed to protect students, staff and faculty, as well as the community and our environment in case of a major emergency or disaster. It facilitates compliance with certain regulatory requirements of Federal, State and Local agencies and enhances the University's ability to quickly return to normal operations following an emergency or disaster.
2. The plan will not, nor can it be expected to, address every possible emergency situation that could face Appalachian. Therefore, each unit of the University must become familiar with this plan, particularly the notification process, to ensure an adequate response to any and all possible emergencies.
3. This plan outlines and assigns responsibilities for coping with emergencies affecting the safety and well being of people and/or facilities on campus. The plan is a guide for managing an unusual occurrence on campus. "Unusual occurrences" connote situations, generally of an emergency nature that may result from a single violent act, a terrorist incident, civil disturbances and disasters both natural and technology-based. Civil disturbances include riots, disorders and violence arising from dissident gatherings and marches. Disasters include floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, explosions, tornadoes, major fires, chemical spills and any event that has the potential for mass casualties including an infectious disease pandemic.