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July 2, 2015
Summertime Cleaning Comes to the EOC
As part of our ongoing continuous improvement process, UWEM utilizes a modified “5-S Methodology“ system (Systematic, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to ensure that our workspace in the UW Tower is as clean and efficient as possible. UWEM annually goes through our offices, EOC and storage room to identify, remove, surplus and consolidate supplies and materials that accumulated over…
June 2, 2015
What happens when the power goes out?
We all rely on a constant supply of reliable electricity for our daily lives. But what happens when the power goes out on campus and we need to run the UW’s Emergency Operations Center? The answer is simple: We rely on our emergency generators to keep our phones, computers, lights, and communications systems running. To…
May 26, 2015
It started like any other day
You never know when a disaster will strike. Watch this 4 minute video of three survivors and their message about preparedness.
May 21, 2015
UWEM Presents at UW Resilience Summit
UWEM was one of of the Plenary Speakers at the UW Resilience Summit on May 19, 2015 at the newly-opened Intellectual House. The focus of this summit was to introduce students and researchers on the increased focus of resilience as it relates to disasters and crisis management. Speakers provided real-world examples of how effective public…
May 1, 2015
May 21 EMPC meeting – Focus on the Future
The May 21, 2015 UW Emergency Management Planning Committee (EMPC) meeting will take place at the UW Tower, Suite C-140E from 1:30-3:30 pm. Members of the public are invited to attend. The 2 Special Topics for this bi-monthly meeting will include: (1) a report on the March 26th ROYAL FLUSH campus disaster exercise, and (2)…
Yikes…is Mount Rainier the next volcano to blow its top?
Recent underground MRI images of Mount Rainier have identified active lava tubes and chambers less than 5 miles under the surface. Is our closest volcano ready to blow her top like Mount St. Helens?
July 11, 2014
What can we learn from Seattle’s approach to building resiliency
A recent national article shows how planning for climate change requires local governments to seriously engage with science. Cities like Seattle understand how climate change will impact their operations at a community level. A partnership with researchers from the UW’s Climate Impact Group has helped the City identify significant changes already occurring locally.
July 1, 2014
Is the pacific northwest ready to deal with a catastrophic quake?
Ever hour, day and week that goes by … we get closer and closer to our next “Big One”! The clock is ticking for a major — some say catastrophic — earthquake right here in our own backyard. Click here to find out more.
May 19, 2014
The pacific northwest in the 21st century
Nearly 2 weeks ago, the National Climate Assessment was released; this document is the 800+ page report that you may have overheard on TV news and referenced in stories published in local print media. While the entire report is exhaustive for the general public to comb through, it also has a summarized section where specific…
April 21, 2014
Does it seem there are more earthquakes lately?
All around the world, especially in the Pacific Rim, there have been an increasing number of large and deadly earthquakes. That is, all but one corner of the Pacific. Guess where? Here in the Pacific Northwest! Click here for all the details — and to see if this theory holds up to scientific scrutiny.
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