Employee Preparedness Checklist

The University of Houston places a premium on emergency planning. The University has several plans to manage a wide range of crisis scenarios and continually updates and refines its emergency management plans and practices. Please review the checklist below to ensure your personal preparedness and safety in the event of crisis.

I have completed the emergency contact information in P.A.S.S and it accurately reflects who I want to be notified in case of an emergency. (www.my.uh.edu)
I have programmed the UH Police Department’s phone number, 713-743-3333, into my cell phone so I can call them quickly in case of emergency.
I have entered my cell phone number into the PIER System so I will receive emergency text messages should there be an incident on campus. (Sign into your account at www.my.uh.edu and follow the link for UH Self Service.)
I have an entry in my cell phone of ICE (In Case of Emergency) so that police/fire/EMS can contact my emergency contact if I cannot speak.
I know more than one way to get out of every building where I work. If one exit is blocked, I can get out of the building using a different exit. I am familiar with the fire exits in my home and in other campus buildings I frequent.
I know where to shelter at home and at work in case of severe weather such as a tornado. For a severe weather shelter area, I should avoid: windows and areas where there might be flying glass, exterior walls, rooms with high ceiling such as auditoriums, and I should try to get to one of the lowest levels in the building.
I am aware of hazards specific to my workplace that may need to be addressed in an emergency situation. I have discussed contengencies for specific emergency related hazards with my supervisor and coworkers, and am aware of my responsibilities.
I plan to get a flu shot in advance of 2009-2010 flu season. To decrease my chances of getting the flu, I wash my hands regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. I cough into my sleeve and not my hands.
I know that avoiding disease such as the flu involves frequent hand washing, covering my cough or sneeze, and staying away from others when I am sick.
I have an emergency kit at home. (Suggestions are to include a flashlight, a radio (and fresh batteries), non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and other items.) A listing of essential kit items is available at http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html/