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Western Connecticut State University's
Office of Emergency Management
For the purpose of our community,
Emergency Management is a process with which our campus can build and sustain
its capabilities to reduce vulnerability and become more resilient.
Our efforts are led by representatives of the Facilities and Student Affairs Divisions.
Plan, Prepare, Prevail.
PLAN
You never want to be caught in a situation and not know what to do.
Planning Guides
This may be the first time you've been away from home for an extended period. This document can help you be ready to tackle emergencies on your own. Completing it is voluntary and you do NOT have to submit it.
This may be the first time your children are away from home. This document can help you be ready to contact and locate your children in case of an emergency. Completing it is voluntary and you do NOT have to submit it.
Once filled out, please follow up with the Office of Emergency Management for an in-person review. We will complete the process with an exercise to evaluate the plan.
Here are some additional ways to keep you alert and prepared for all situations.
PREPARE
First Aid Kit
To plant your seed, start by making a first aid kit. Having a first aid kit suited to your needs is a great foundation, and it will overlap into the rest of your emergency plan.
Click the image above to find a checklist for putting together your first aid kit.
GO Bag
Water your seed by creating a GO Bag. The purpose of a GO Bag is to prevent you from being stuck in an emergency situation with no supplies. You should keep a GO Bag in your house or dorm room, in your car and at work. You never know when an emergency will strike, but you should always be ready.
Find our GO Bag guide by clicking the image above.
EDC
Fertilize your seedling by developing your Every Day Carry. Your EDC will be smaller than your other two kits, but not less important. It consists of a few essential items you should carry on you everyday.
Find our suggestions by clicking the image above.
LEARN
Coming this fall!
First Aid, CPR, and AED
Learn how to identify some common conditions and provide basic first aid, use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and preform CPR.
More information to come.
Stop the Bleed
The leading cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. Someone can bleed to death in under five minutes. Knowing how to prevent blood loss by controlling the bleed can save lives. Learn how to do just that in this Stop the Bleed class.
More information to come.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Prepare yourself incase of a fire emergency by knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher. This class will teach you just that by practicing on a live fire.
More information to come.
RESOURCES
Knowing what is available for you throughout our University is incredibly important! Stay up to date on our emergency procedure guides, the resources that you can read about, and our social media for decisions regarding school closures and delays!
WEATHER
You might be in a new town, a new state, or across the country from your home when you come to Western Connecticut State University. Stay up to date with the weather and know what to do when a hazard comes about.
OUR STAFF
Pano Koukopoulos, MA, CIT, CHMM
Director, Emergency Management
University Hall 001
koukopoulosp@wcsu.edu
Phone (203) 837-9352
Sharon McCarthy
Student Employee, Emergency Management
University Hall 001