The Office of Emergency Programs has announced brown bag lunch training sessions for business continuity planners. All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. Please RSVP to wyatt@ohio.edu if you would like to attend. Space is limited.
Feb. 25 - Baker University Center 235
How Your Office Setup Can Help or Hinder During Emergency Situations
Ohio University Police Officer John Stabler will discuss practical solutions on how to evaluate and lay out office space for optimal benefit not only for daily business function, but also for safety, security and evacuation during an emergency.
March 25 - Baker University Center 237
Tornadoes in Southeast Ohio – How to Prepare, How to Respond
Ohio's peak tornado season is generally April through July, but they are certainly not limited to those months. Athens County has had tornado and straight-line wind damage in the recent past. Do you have an action plan if a tornado strikes? Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Have you practiced a home drill with your family? In this session, participants will learn how to prepare before danger strikes.
April 22 - Baker University Center 240
Self Defense Training for Faculty and Staff
Ohio University Police Officer John Stabler, a certified self-defense instructor, will present this one-hour session on defensive concepts for various types of assaults. Utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics, this training will provide participants with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance and their ability to use it.
May 13 - Alden Library 319 - Friends of the Library Room
Best Ways to Leverage Official Communication Channels During a Crisis
As a business continuity planner for your unit, you have already thought through some of the important contingencies to have in place to restore operations as quickly and as safely as possible. You may have given consideration to your worst-case scenario and may have participated in a disaster drill or other training. But what about communications? What are the most effective ways to ensure the information you receive and disseminate is accurate, timely, and helpful to you and others involved in the situation. The answer is to ensure you know the official communication vehicles used by the institution and understand the best ways you can help spread the official news. Carly Leatherwood and Dan Pittman, from Ohio University Communications and Marketing, will present this one-hour workshop to give you the tools you leverage official communication channels effectively and efficiently.