Prepared by: Karl K. Grant Directr f Envirnmental Health and Safety The Citadel Department f Facilities and Engineering (843) 953 4816 kgrant1@citadel.edu
Hurricane Operatins Plan Quick Reference Guide This dcument has been prepared as a quick reference which summarizes actins t be implemented by varius cllege activities in respnse t the threat f a trpical strm r hurricane. The Citadel s cmplete Hurricane Operatins Plan may be viewed at: www.bulldgalert.inf CONCEPT OF OPERATION Operatinal Cnditin Levels (OPCONs) guide and cntrl respnse actin. OPCON system crdinated and used by all State and Lcal authrities. Each OPCON level (5 thru 1) represents a level f preparedness and respnse. An area under OPCON 1 has received an evacuatin rder. OPCON levels are fficially declared by Cunty Emergency Operatins Center s Directr, in crdinatin with the State Emergency Preparedness Directr and/r the Gvernr s Office. Baseline: Respnse plan activated 72 hrs prir t strm impact. If an identified strm is predicted t be f an intensity that will likely warrant the mandatry evacuatin f Charlestn Cunty, that evacuatin is planned t ccur during daylight and at least 16 hrs prir t the impact f gale frce winds; hwever, the predicted strm intensity, speed, time f impact (day r night), area f impact, etc, will influence hw much time is actually allwed fr evacuatin in each case. OPCONs 4 thru 2 identify actin required prir t the impact f gale frce winds r ther ptentially dangerus cnditins. OPCON 5 represents nrmal, day t day peratins during trpical strm seasn: 1 Jun 30 Nv. All timelines are estimates nly! Each strm is different and will be impacted by varying cnditins. Be prepared as early as pssible.
OPCON 4 Cunty EOC Actin: Upn receipt f a Natinal Weather Service advisry indicating a ptential threat t the Suth Carlina cast within the next 72 hrs, the cunty EOC Directr will mve the cunty frm OPCON 5 t OPCON 4. Citadel s Respnse: A sn as pssible, the Emergency Cuncil meets in Bnd 514 (Bnd 295 Alternate) t discuss the strm s ptential and begin implementing respnse. All campus activities will begin taking apprpriate actin t prepare the campus fr a strm and be ready t execute respnsibilities as utlined within the Hurricane Operatins Plan and its Annexes: Envirnmental Health & Safety Officer establishes liaisn with Charlestn Cunty EOC. Telecmmunicatins installs/checks cmmunicatin lines/handsets in EOC, Alternate, and Emergency Cuncil Chamber The Cmmandant s Office begins preparatry activities fr pssible evacuatin f cadets (e.g. rifle cllectin, transprtatin & shelter arrangements) and ensures that Cadet Cmmanders have an updated cadet tracking/ accuntability rster. TAC Officers check tracking/accuntability rsters t ensure that all cmpany persnnel are included and have a frm f transprtatin ut f the evacuatin area, shuld evacuatin be necessary. Facilities, Engineering & Safety meets t review prcedures and crdinate actin and persnnel assignments as utlined in Annex E f the Hurricane Ops Plan. Resident Architect ntifies campus cnstructin cntractrs t prepare fr pssible prject site shut dwn. Inspectin f campus fr unusual r difficult items that will require remval r special cnsideratins fr securing make arrangements. Executive Staff frwards updated departmental ntificatin rsters t the EOC. Class and activity schedules assessed in preparatin fr pssible mdificatins. Preliminary Guidance published t Faculty, Staff, and Students.
OPCON 3 Cunty EOC Actin: When the Natinal Weather Service frecasts gale frce winds (39 mph+) r higher, flding, r ther ptentially dangerus cnditins are likely t impact Suth Carlina within 36 48 hurs, the EOC will mve t OPCON 3. A trpical strm r Hurricane Watch fr the Suth Carlina cast may be issued by the NWS during this perid. Citadel s Respnse: The Emergency Cuncil meets t discuss the cllege s state f readiness and the ptential fr Vluntary r Mandatry Evacuatin. The campus EOC begins limited activatin. Cadet Cmmanders issue cpies f Crps f Cadets shelter in-place/evacuatin prcedures and make sure all cadets are familiar with actins t be taken (Appendix 2 t Annex D f Hurricane Operatins Plan). Regimental Staff ensures accmplishment f required crdinatin with campus activities (Mess Hall, Facilities, Engineering & Safety, and Infirmary). Crps f Cadets turns in rifles n later than 48 hurs frm landfall. Regimental Operatins Officer establishes a 24 hr. phne watch t facilitate the passing f current strm infrmatin t the Crps f Cadets. Begin shutdwn f nn essential buildings r systems. Cntinue campus inspectin, cleanup and securing f prperty, and pre stage emergency equipment and supplies (generatrs, chainsaws, plastic, tape, etc.) as utlined in Annex E f Hurricane Ops Plan. Relcate, elevate, cver r therwise prtect cllege vehicles, bats, valuable equipment, supplies and recrds. Cancel classes and mdify ther n and ff campus activity schedules, as apprpriate. Citadel emergency cmmunicatins web site peratinal prviding faculty, staff, students, parents with critical infrmatin (www.bulldgalert.inf). All activities finalize prcurement f emergency equipment and/r supplies. Department Heads prvide time fr persnnel t take care f persnal needs.
OPCON 2 Cunty EOC Actin: When the Natinal Weather Service frecasts gale frce winds (39 mph+) r higher, flding, r ther ptentially dangerus cnditins are likely t impact Charlestn Cunty within 24 36 hurs, the EOC will mve t OPCON 2. The NWS may issue a trpical strm r Hurricane Warning fr prtins f Suth Carlina. Additinally, the Cunty EOC Directr, in cnsultatin with the SC Emergency Preparedness Divisin r the Gvernr s Office, may issue advisries recmmending (r mandating) the evacuatin f certain areas f Charlestn Cunty. The actual time frame fr the issuance f these advisries is dependent upn several variables. All evacuatins are planned t be initiated during daylight and cmpleted befre the arrival f gale frce winds. It is reasnable t assume that sme areas f Charlestn Cunty, including the Charlestn peninsula, may be under an evacuatin rder at the time OPCON 2 is declared. Citadel s Respnse: The Emergency Cuncil meets within 2 hrs f upgrade t OPCON 2. The Citadel EOC will mve t full activatin with supprt prvided as utlined in Annex A t facilitate 24 hr peratin. The Crps f Cadets is restricted t campus and prepared t execute actin utlined in Annex D. All campus departments cntinue wrking t cmplete preparatins and take actin t prtect critical facilities & prperty. If a Mandatry Evacuatin rder f the campus is NOT expected : The Crps f Cadets and essential Crps supprt staff will be restricted the barracks and will take actin as utlined in Appendix 2 f Annex D. All will maintain strict accuntability f their assigned persnnel at all times. Thse campus activities which prvide critical supprt t the Crps f Cadets will prepare t execute assciated duties as utlined in Annex C Last minute guidance and directin published fr disseminatin t campus persnnel, students, parents and thers with an interest.
OPCON 2 (Cntinued frm previus page) If a Mandatry Evacuatin rder f the campus IS expected r received: Immediately upn receipt f a mandatry evacuatin rder frm the Gvernr s Office, Cunty EOC will declare OPCON 1 fr all areas cvered by that rder. Cmmandant prescribes departure unifrm fr Crps f Cadets. Last minute guidance and directin published fr disseminatin t campus persnnel, students, parents and thers with an interest. Upn rder f the President, The Crps f Cadets is released by battalin. Mark Clark Hall Lunge is designated as the cllectin pint fr cadets wh have nt yet secured transprtatin at the time f final barracks clsure. The Cmmandant will designate a representative t accunt fr and mnitr the transprtatin and relcatin f these cadets. Release f nn essential faculty & staff and secure campus gates
EMERGENCY CONTACT DIRECTORY LOCATION TELEPHONE NUMBER LINE TYPE EOC 1 Facilities, Eng. & Safety Cnf. Rm 953-7023 Digital EOC 2 - Facilities, Eng. & Safety Cnf. Rm 953-7024 Digital EOC 3 - Facilities, Eng. & Safety Cnf. Rm 953-7025 Digital EOC 4 - (FAX) 953-7022 Analg EOC Fax EOC - Public Safety Office S.C.Emerg Cmm Net NOTE: Number assigned when activated. Alternate EOC 1 (Grimsley Hall) 953-7027 Digital Alt. EOC Cpeland Auditrium Alternate EOC 2 (Grimsley Hall) 953-7028 Digital Alt. EOC Cpeland Auditrium Bnd Hall -514 - Emerg Cuncil Rm 953-4887 Analg Bnd Hall - President s Office S.C. Emerg Cmm Net NOTE: Number assigned when activated Bnd Hall - President s Office 953-6805 Digital Bnd Hall Executive Cnf Rm (FAX) 953-7030 Analg Fax Machine Bnd Hall Executive Cnf Rm 953-7032 Digital Bnd Hall Executive Cnf Rm 953-7088 Analg
EMERGENCY CONTACT DIRECTORY (PAGE 2) Listing Department Office Cell Hme Aramark Fd Services 953-8274 Bartn, LTC Pamela Asst. Cmmandant 953-6928 817-8296 216-0511 Fletcher, William Public Safety Directr 953-5145 214-0375 899-3166 Varner, Dnna Telecmmunicatins 953-6962 814-2877 559-3489 Capell, Dr. Carey Medical Representative (Infirmary) 953-6848 371-0176 Schnfeld, Leah Human Resurces 953-6961 (864) 903-1332 CIO Help Desk Chief Infrmatin Office (CIO) 1-800-922-1367 Auxiliary Services 953-6950 Strm Water Service 724-7367 Charlestn, City f Streets and Sidewalks 724-7366 Emergency Management 720-2482 Public Wrks 202-7600 Charlestn, Cunty f Administratr s Office 958-4000 Emergency Management 202-7400 Cllege f Charlestn 805-5507 Charlestn Water System 727-6800 Cnln, Celeste Medical Representative (Infirmary) 953-0853 766-0820 DAWG Line (Citadel) Cmmunicatins & Marketing 953-3294 (953-DAWG) 1-800-868-3294 (DAWG) 225-3294 (225DAWG) 1-800-868-1842 Dept f Natural Resurces Clumbia Office (803) 734-9100
EMERGENCY CONTACT DIRECTORY (PAGE 3) Listing Department OFFICE CELL HOME Dpf, LTC Kevin Asst. Cmmandant 953-6707 Reynlds, Sue Financial Services 953-3176 722-2404 Gardner, Jhn E., AIA Resident Architect 953-6876 670-0351 336-4112 Chaplain Religius Activities 953-5049 Highway Patrl Charlestn Office 24 Hr: 953-6010 Bk, BG Cnnie Prvst 953-5007 Skardn, CAPT Taylr Executive Asst t President 953-5092 Ashwrth, COL Brett VP fr Cmmunicatins & Marketing 953-6965 Faculty Liaisn Officer 953-4822 Nelsn, Richard Infrmatin Tech Services 953-2232 670-5877 Philipksky, COL Tm Sr. VP fr Ops & Admin. 953-5012 817-4795 Red Crss Charlestn Office 764-2323 Rsa, LT GEN Jhn President 953-5012 367-8096 953-5125 722-8771 Senter, Jim Directr f Athletics 953-5030 SC TAG (803) 806-4217 SCE&G 745-6000 Palus, CAPT Eugene Cmmandant f Cadets 953-3020 Directr f Staff 953-5029 Deluca, Jim Prcurement 953-6861 Beam, LTC Jay Directr f Facilities Operatins 953-7962 793-8638 Grant, Karl Envirnmental Health & Safety Officer 953-4816 469-9995 Wham II, COL Benjamin Assc VP fr Facilities, Eng & Safety 953-5304 813-9638