Basic Plan

Purpose

The University’s Emergency Operations Plan’s Basic Plan establishes the framework and guiding principles that govern the University’s response to major incidents, as well as the roles and responsibilities of certain business units and individuals during a major incident. The Basic Plan utilizes the five mission areas of a comprehensive emergency management program (Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery) and the principle of Emergency Coordination as established in the University’s Emergency Management Policy to guide its approach to emergency operations.

Scope

The EOP is an all-hazards plan that is designed to address natural, technological, and human-caused hazards that could impact the University’s continued operations. The EOP may not encompass all aspects of corporate tenants, such as UNC Medical Center. For locations in which the University shares jurisdiction with other entities, emergency response activities shall be coordinated with the partner entity’s Emergency Management Official and as designated in any formal agreements.

Any incident which requires activation of the EOP may affect any or all of the following:

• Students, Staff, Faculty, and Visitors
• University Facilities and Equipment
• University Networks, Software, Data, or Infrastructure
• Institutional Supplies and Resources

The plan is applicable to all members of the University who may be requested to assist with potential or actual major incidents that affect the University, whether they are whole business units or individual students, staff, or faculty. It provides the basic policies, strategies, and general procedures used to address major incidents. The scope and framework of specific duties mentioned in the plan may be addressed in supporting plans and documents, either as a part of the EOP or independently maintained by the responsible business unit.

The plan and supporting documents are not a strict set of rules used to govern the University’s response to a major incident, nor is it intended to replace the policies and procedures of business units involved in response operations. As incidents can rapidly shift in type and scope, the University must be able to adapt to changes. As such, the plan serves as a guide for the University’s response to major incidents.