Department of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations
Coordinating emergency response, supporting university operations, and advancing recovery across Florida Atlantic University.
Directing Emergency Operations
Effective emergency response requires coordination, communication, and collaboration across the University. Florida Atlantic University's Department of Emergency Management supports institutional response efforts by helping direct and coordinate resources, share information, and facilitate decision-making during emergencies and other significant incidents.
Working alongside university departments and external response partners, Emergency Management helps establish a coordinated approach to managing incidents, addressing operational needs, and supporting the safety and continuity of the University community.
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as a central location for coordinating information, resources, and operational support during significant emergencies or incidents affecting Florida Atlantic University.When activated, the EOC brings together representatives from university departments and response partners to support situational awareness, coordinate priorities, address emerging needs, and facilitate university-level decision-making.
Emergency Personnel Designations
During emergencies, some personnel may need to remain on campus, report to work, or access university facilities to support essential operations.
Florida Atlantic maintains separate processes for university employees and personnel employed by outside organizations that provide essential services.
Florida Atlantic Essential Personnel
The Department of Human Resources oversees the university's Essential Personnel program, including employee designations and related responsibilities.
For information about essential personnel requirements and expectations, visit the Department of Human Resources website
Explore HR's Essential Personnel Webpage
Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel
The Department of Emergency Management oversees the Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel program for individuals employed by outside vendors or contracted service providers who perform critical functions for the university.
These services may include:
- Food and dining services
- Postal services
- Grounds maintenance
- Other contracted services essential to university operations
Department Responsibilities
University departments that manage these contracts must keep their designated essential personnel information accurate and current.
Departments are responsible for adding eligible personnel, updating contact information, and removing individuals who no longer require designation.
Campus Access During Emergencies
The Department of Emergency Management shares designated personnel information with the Florida Atlantic Police Department to support campus access control during emergencies.
Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel must present a current, valid form of identification, such as a driver's license, when requesting access to university campuses or facilities.
Register or Update Non-FAU Essential Personnel
Use the Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel Registration Form to:
- Register new essential personnel
- Update existing personnel information
- Remove personnel who no longer require designation
Complete all required fields before submitting the form. The Department of Emergency Management cannot process incomplete submissions.
Register or Update Non-FAU Essential Personnel
Damage Assessments & Operational Reporting
Accurate and timely documentation is essential to supporting Florida Atlantic University's emergency response and recovery efforts. University departments and designated personnel may be responsible for documenting damages, operational impacts, personnel time, and other resources associated with an emergency or significant incident.
Damage Assessment & Reporting
Following an emergency or significant incident, designated university personnel may be asked to assess and document damage to university facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and operations. This information helps identify immediate needs, establish recovery priorities, and support potential disaster reimbursement and other recovery processes.
Activity Logs
During emergency response and recovery operations, designated personnel may be required to document time spent performing emergency-related duties. Accurate time tracking supports operational accountability, personnel and resource management, and documentation that may be needed for disaster reimbursement.
Personnel should follow established university procedures for recording and submitting emergency-related work hours, including any required supporting documentation.