Resources
SPHHP Emergency Procedures
The SPHHP has an Emergency Response Team that is charged with coordinating efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning and work environment. In collaboration with University Police Services and Environment Health and Safety, the School’s Team helps to prepare the school for emergency situations arising from fire, weather, violence or aggression, or any other emergency (including first response for physical or mental health emergencies). This preparation, a proactive one, provides advance planning for these emergency situations and includes ongoing evaluation of our procedures and resources. The Team is comprised of several coordinators (April Whitehead, Keith Conroy, Paul Wietig, Don Rowe, Greg Homish). Each coordinator is trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as well as in the use of the Automated External Defibrillators. In the event of an emergency, team coordinators are easily identified by florescent vests. Communication among the team is available through a variety of electronic resources including, but not limited to portable radios. In the event of an evacuation or other emergency procedures, please follow directives provided by the team. For questions or concerns about the Team, please contact any of the team coordinators or email us at sphhp-ert@buffalo.edu.
In the event of any on-campus emergency, please first contact University Police Services at 645-2222. University Police Services will contact the appropriate resources. As circumstances permit, a team coordinator can also be contacted directly by an individual reporting an emergency. Team Coordinators are also available to provide information about University and County Resources.
The School of Public Health and Health Professions maintains office, classroom, and research space in several buildings on the South Campus. The ERT is available to assist SPHHP staff in any location; however, each building maintains its own evacuation procedures.
For evacuation procedures in:
- Kimball Tower, please contact April Whitehead
- Farber/Cary/Sherman Hall, please contact John Brasure
Resources for Counseling, Assessment, and Emergency Intervention
The University maintains several sources of counseling and support services for staff and students. University Counseling Services offers confidential assessment, consultation, as well as crisis intervention services(645-2720, after hours contact UB Police at 645-2222). Erie County also maintains 24-hour crisis intervention services at 834-3131.
Additionally, the Employee Assistance Program is a confidential free service available to employees who want to talk to someone regarding personal or professional issues that may be troubling them. EAP counselors are training to deal with a variety of issues including but not limited to depression, difficulties with supervisors/coworkers, relationship difficulties, elder care, child behavior conditions, grief, or substance use issues.
UB Emergency Information (including information on H1N1)
UB’s Emergency Preparedness Site contains a variety of resources for dealing with all types of emergencies.
Workshops
The SPHHP Emergency Response Team is also responsible for arranging workshops on a variety of topics related to safety (e.g., fire safety, crime prevention, CPR/AED, etc.). Emails are sent to SPHHP faculty, staff, and students to announce the workshops. Additionally, the workshops are posted on the School’s calendar. To suggest a topic or speaker for a workshop, please email us at sphhp-ert@buffalo.edu.
Student Safety Information
Information on student safety issues, including workshops and other resources, please see: http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/public-safety/programs.php
Other Relevant Links
- Erie County Health Department
- New York State Emergency Preparedness
- CDC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response
