Emergency Planning Policy
The official Emergency Planning Policy 2.10 may be viewed on the Cornell University Policy site.
Policy Statement
Cornell University organizes, coordinates, and directs available resources toward an effective response to, and recovery from, emergencies. The effectiveness of this effort is dependent on the development of individual unit plans. The university, therefore, expects colleges, divisions and individual departments to develop detailed emergency plans. This policy includes a chain of command establishing the authority and responsibilities of campus officials and staff members, and requires that colleges, divisions, and individual departments designate emergency coordinators with the authority to make modifications in emergency procedures and to commit resources for emergency preparedness, as necessary.
Reason for Policy
The university is committed to protecting its community members, intellectual property, and facilities; minimizing the impacts of emergencies; and maximizing the effectiveness of the campus community in responding to and recovering from emergencies.
Entities Affected by This Policy
Endowed Ithaca and Contract Colleges of the University (excluding the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College)
Who Should Read this Policy
All Members of the University Community