Emergency preparedness checklist available for those planning a special event on campus

As a new academic year has started and special events are being planned, the Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages all departments, student groups and others on the West Lafayette campus to follow an emergency planning checklist.

The Special Event Emergency Preparedness Checklist is available under the “Resources” tab on the Emergency Preparedness website. The checklist is a guide for student, staff and faculty event organizers to follow while planning special events on campus. It serves as a central resource for all planning needs and provides guidance on several topics including security, weather and fire safety.

“Being that Purdue is such a large university with a diverse population, we have hosted a wide variety of events throughout the years,” said Jefferson Howells, director of emergency preparedness. “We modify the list as we learn from these events and experiences, allowing organizers to feel more prepared each year.”

The Office of Emergency Preparedness does not need to approve the checklist for each event, but event organizers should still fill it out and consider it a valuable tool.

Emergency Preparedness is part of the Administrative Operations organization. The organization supports the university by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. Providing proactive planning resources to support safety during campus events is just one of the ways the organization helps power Purdue.

More resources are available on the Emergency Preparedness website. Questions about event planning may be directed to Jefferson Howells at jfhowells@purdue.edu.