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Emergency Management is a division of the Fire & Emergency Services, HSE and responsible to establish a framework for emergency preparedness and the effective management of KAUST emergencies.
KAUST is committed to providing its students, faculty, staff, contractors and community members with a safe and secure environment in which to live and work. Consistent with this commitment, the University recognizes that emergencies can occur, and it is essential that KAUST is properly prepared to deal with them.
This Emergency Management Plan (EMP) sets the framework for emergency response and preparedness at KAUST.
It establishes the organizational responsibilities and accountabilities necessary for a well-coordinated and efficient response. It is a flexible tool designed to cover a broad range of emergency situations.
The Emergency Management Plan applies to all emergencies that could impact KAUST. The Plan is intended to guide the emergency response of KAUST personnel and its contractors and resources during times of emergency. It is the official Emergency Management Plan for the University. The Plan is an "all-hazards" plan and may be activated during any emergency situation, or in preparedness for a potential emergency.
In order for the EMP to be useful it remains a living document. It requires regular review, modification and updating as the University grows and develops.
The KAUST Emergency Management coordinates event safety planning for all major community events held at KAUST and review risk assessments conducted. An Event Safety Plan is compiled, identifying all relevant roles and responsibilities, ensuring the safe and effective management of all such events and providing specific arrangements and instructions if an emergency incident should occur during the event. Elements of an effective Event Safety Plan include the following:
KAUST provides 3 fulltime Principal Emergency Services 24/7/365 and include:
KAUST is well positioned and has the support of external stakeholders and include:
Emergency Management conduct and support various types of emergency drills to enhance emergency preparedness of the Principal Emergency Services and subject matter experts. An Emergency Exercise Guide and supporting templates are now available to aid in the planning and conducting of drills. Here with links to the Emergency Exercise Guide.
An Emergency Operations Team (EOT) Guide was developed to serve as an Aide Memoir to assist the Emergency Operations Team tasked to coordinate and support emergency response and extended recovery within an incident command system. Here with link to the EOT Guide.
