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Faculty & Staff Resources

The U-M community is best served by faculty and staff who are prepared to respond in the event of an emergency. That is why the Division of Public Safety and Security has developed the following resources to help faculty and staff achieve the goal of preparedness.

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Emergency Preparedness Support Options

  • Building Incident Response

    Many buildings on campus have identified a Building Incident Response Team (BIRT) to help streamline communication between first responders and building personnel in an emergency. Customized BIRT training is provided based on each building.

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  • Emergency Posters & Signs

    DPSS provides emergency posters & signs for campus buildings.

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  • Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

    All U-M units must keep current Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) to ensure critical functions continue during and after disruptions. Use our Word template and email it to dpss-emergency-management@umich.edu. Note: To get a copy of the template, you'll need to be signed in with your uniqname and U-M password.

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  • Critical Employee Designation

    Do you have an employee who is critical to the operations of your unit? DPSS has a letter template you can use to inform them of their status. Note: To get a copy of the template, you'll need to be signed in with your uniqname and U-M password.

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