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Be ready.

The University of Colorado Boulder offers a series of videos and in-person classes on Active Harmer Response.ÌýThese are designed for students, faculty and staff of the CU Boulder campus and can be held for the entire office staff or a group of combined offices who share work space.

If you're unable to attend one of our regulary-scheduled, quarterly Active Harmer Response classesÌýheld in person on the CU Boulder campus, please take advantage of our video options, below. Please note: completion of the 90 minute video is highly recommended before requesting an in-person site security assessment.Ìý

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  2. Ìý(8 minutes)
  3. Session 1: (approx. 90 minutes)
  4. Session 2: Site security assessmentÌý(1-3 hours depending on size of space)
  5. Session 3: Develop an Emergency Action Plan for the department/office (1-2 hours) and participate in a discussion-based exercise to test that plan (2 hours)

Visit theÌýCU Boulder Police DepartmentÌýfor more information.

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Be aware.

Know where to go for the latest weather hazards, warning, and watches. Visit theÌýÌýand follow on social media for the latest weather and alerts for the Boulder Area to help you plan accordingly. Don’t be caught off guard.

Flash Flood Warning

Be informed.

If a flash flood warning is issued, heed all instructions and stay away from Boulder Creek and other areas where flooding is occurring.ÌýClimb to higher ground immediately and avoid drains, ditches, ravines and culverts. For more flood safety tips visitÌý.Ìý

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Be alerted.

Be in the know. Know what to do. Keep your emergency notification information up-to-date for real-time information about campus closures, extreme weather and other emergencies—sent straight to your mobile via our text messaging service. VisitÌýÌýfor more information.

Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder DepartmentÌýof Events & Emergency Management, part of the Division of Public Safety

Vision

The Department of Events & Emergency Management (EEM) builds, sustains and improves the University’s hazard and disaster resiliency in support of administrative, research and academic excellence.

Mission

EEM protects the University community by coordinating and integrating all activi­ties necessary to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural and man-made disasters.

Values

Innovation – anticipate future disasters and take preventative and preparatory measures to build a disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient community.

Collaboration – Create and sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus and facilitate communication.

Adaptability – Respect the diversity of campus stakeholders and respond to changes in policy, procedures, guidance, and environment in an efficient and clear manner.

Professional – Utilize a science- and knowledge-based approach founded on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.

Risk-Driven – Use sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources

Emergency DefinitionsÌý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýPersonal PreparednessÌýÌý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýInteractive Flood Map

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