Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities. Presented by Gallaudet University

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1 Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities Presented by Gallaudet University

2 Presenters Dr. Meloyde Batten-Mickens Executive Director of Facilities, Public Safety & Transportation Fabienne Collson Public Safety Communications Manager Gary El-Gamil VP, Alertus Technologies Jason Volk Moderator

3 About Gallaudet University The world's only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students Founded in 1864 by an Act of Congress Located in Washington, DC 1,600 students and 1,100 staff of which 45% are deaf or hard of hearing

4 Principles of Crisis Leadership Gallaudet realizes it is not immune to a wide range of crises, including natural disasters and crimes. Our first concern with every crisis will be the care and safety of all individuals within our community. Gallaudet will be candid and regularly communicate in a timely way with all constituents during a crisis.

5 Threats & Vulnerabilities There are countless types of emergencies and the appropriate campus and community response often varies based on the nature of the situation. Violent behavior Explosion, aircraft crash, or similar incident Hazardous material incident Earthquake Bomb threat Tornado Fire Utility failure The challenge is how to effectively communicate specific information to everyone quickly and reliably, including those with disabilities.

6 Emergency Preparedness Guide Avoid using telephones. It is for emergencies only. Unnecessary use of the phone delays delivery of emergency resources with and where they are most needed. If you are a person who has a disability and you will need assistance during an evacuation, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities. Staff members will work with you to develop an individual emergency plan, which will be used to help you during an emergency evacuation. _guide.pdf

7 Assisting People with Disabilities People who are Mobility Impaired People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing People with Sight Disability People who are Deaf and Blind or Partially Sighted isabilities.xml

8 Communications Solutions What technology infrastructure does Gallaudet have in place today versus a few years ago? What solutions has Gallaudet deployed? How have the systems performed? How does the solution work?

9 Emergency Notification System The University Notification System is a system that includes several eral methods of notification which are not based on sound. If an emergency occurs, any combination of methods may be used to t communicate about the emergency and procedures to follow. Fire Bell / Strobe Light Alertus Beacons Computer Pop-up Alerts Cable TV interrupt Campus wide and GallaudetAlert messages Emergency and evacuation signage Orange flags on DPS bicycles and vehicles Person-to to-person messages

10 Alertus Beacons (wall mounted) External Connections

11 Fire Alarm Interface

12 Desktop Alerting Software

13 Digital Signage Alerting

14 Activation Software What is the activation process? How easy is it to use? How long does it take to dispatch an emergency alert?

15 Implementation Process What did the implementation process entail? Were there any challenges? What is the service level for support?

16 Additional References Gallaudet University Emergency Preparedness Guide ide.xml US Dept of Justice Disability Rights Office National Fire Protection Association Alertus Technologies

17 Conclusion & Questions Sponsored by Alertus Technologies Carter Hickman ext. 710