Emergency
Preparedness
Resources

On September 7, 2006 Chancellor John Ryan sent out a letter to all SUNY campuses asking them to engage in planning for a possible Pandemic Influenza Event. UB formed a “steering committee” of public health and emergency planning experts to guide the campus pandemic planning efforts. In March of 2007, this committee presented to various UB administrators. A series of 11 breakout teams were assembled to address different aspects of the University’s pandemic planning. The work of these teams is in the process of being assembled into our pandemic influenza response plan which is in a matrix format, as requested by SUNY. UB has also been coordinating with the Erie County Department of Health, New York State Health Department and New York State Emergency Management office to ensure an appropriate response for the safety of the UB community. The Breakout teams are as follows:

Administrative

• Trigger - point for campus closure
• Identify roles and responsibilities
• Identify means of recovery

Academic Continuity

• Continuity of classes
• Recovery

Research Continuity

• Identify critical research
• Maintenance of research
• Data security / Utilities
• Grant agency requirements
• Recovery

Infrastructures/Utilities

• Establish essential buildings list
• Secure unused buildings

Public Safety and Campus Access

• Control access to campus
• Maintain security

Human Resources

• Payroll
• Benefits
• Logistics and Legal Issues

IT Issues

• Maintain IT systems
• Distant Learning

Student/Resident Life

• Support student population that cannot return home
• Quarantine Facilities

Public information

• Maintain communications with Students, Faculty and Staff
• Communications with regional media resources

Community Response/ Liaison/Safety

• Maintain relationship with Regional health resources
• Provide protective equipment for staff

Crisis Counseling

• Provide counseling options
• Provide Grief Counseling