Second Central Response emergency training scheduled for Wednesday

If you work well under pressure and would like to help the university respond to emergency situations, you are encouraged to attend the second Central Response lunchtime training session on Wednesday, April 26, from 11:30 to noon on Microsoft Teams.

CWU faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested in helping CWU be more prepared to handle potential safety incidents and natural disasters are invited to participate in this valuable Emergency Coordinator Center (ECC) training exercise.

Join the meeting by following this Teams link.

During large-scale emergencies, organizations often activate an ECC-a centralized, secure location to coordinate emergency response and recovery activities. Additional help is always needed, so even if you haven't ever participated in a coordinated emergency response, you may have the skills and knowledge the university needs to respond effectively to a safety incident, natural disaster, or unforeseen public health emergency.

In the event of an emergency, Central Response would likely be staffed both in-person and virtually by employees from across campus. Participation is on a volunteer basis.

Wednesday's Central Response training session, led by CWU Emergency Coordinator Robert Cepeda, will focus on:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Training recommendations and resources
• ECC committee
• ECC deactivation

If you have questions about the ECC or what it may entail, email Robert.cepeda@cwu.edu.