The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed a mobile FEMA App. This mobile app is available for Apple, Blackberry, and Android devices. The app offers users general tips to survive natural disasters, kit building information, locations of shelters and other resources, and more. The app also allows users receive alerts from the National Weather […]

University locks in safety efforts, installs new door locks and safety center By Sarah McNeal   UConn’s Division of University Safety is installing locks on classroom doors that lock from the inside and working towards opening a security operation center. (Zhelun Lang/Daily Campus) UConn’s Division of University Safety is installing new locks on classroom doors for […]

Mary Rose Duberek has over 25 years of State service starting her career as a Planning Analyst with the CT Department of Labor.  Mary Rose comes to UConn Office of Emergency Management after spending the last 18 years working for the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland […]

UConn works to re-evaluate, strengthen mass tragedy protocols By Molly Stadnicki & Elizabeth Charash Each year, 33,000 gun deaths occur in America, with 54 percent of those deaths affecting people under the age of 30, according to Generation Progress. This year alone, America has witnessed 25 school shootings on college campuses, according to Time Magazine […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified November as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. According to DHS, the purpose of this month is to build “awareness and appreciation of the importance of critical infrastructure and reaffirms the nationwide commitment to keep our critical infrastructure and our communities safe and secure. Securing […]

The recent flooding events in the Carolina’s remind us how dangerous flooding can be. During one week in October, roughly 11 trillion gallons of water were dumped onto the Carolinas. We should all try to be prepared for flooding. Here’s a few tips on how to stay safe: Do not walk or swim through moving […]

UConn takes emergency preparedness seriously. With the Division of University Safety, the Office of Emergency Management has contracted the firm Tetra-Tech to assist the University with emergency planning. This assistance with help us ensure that we are doing the best we can to keep our community safe. We’ve worked hard to establish our program’s core. […]

If you attended the Open House today, October 18th, you may have noticed the Office of Emergency Management’s presence. We have regularly joined our close partners, UConn Fire Department and UConn Police Department, to establish Public Outreach and education. Other events OEM has attended this year include Early College Experience training, RA training, New Student […]

During the first full week in October, UConn’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) taught the Basic Emergency Operations Course to potential University Emergency Operations (EOC) Center representatives. Participants in this group are known as the Emergency Operations Team. OEM created the course, based on State and Federal standards, to establish a common understanding across departments […]