In the event that an emergency was to impact the UNCG campus community, staff and faculty play a crucial role in our return to normalcy. Many staff and faculty members are part of the Emergency Planning and Response Team (EPART). This group is comprised of key administrative personnel from various business units that provide critical operations and resources during emergencies and disasters.
We have learned from incidents that impacted other communities, including colleges and universities, that a constant flow of information is critical to ensuring the safety of everyone and maintaining calm and trust during rapidly changing circumstances.
If the UNCG community were to face such an incident, the Office of Emergency Management along with ITS and EPART group members have developed a Crisis Information Center (CIC). The CIC can relay information not only to the campus community but also to parents, stakeholders, and the general public.
Volunteers from UNCG staff and faculty members are needed to relay information both to and from the campus community, assisting first responders with communication flow, and allowing EPART members to focus on additional operational needs to mitigate the impact of the emergency.
Volunteers for the CIC must be current UNCG staff or faculty and must not already have obligations within the EPART group.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the CIC may sign up using this link or by clicking the QR code below. After a form is submitted a representative from the Office of Emergency Management will reach out to volunteers to schedule a time for a brief training on the CIC process and to address any questions they may have.
