Purpose
The purpose of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) is to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Fortis College in the event of an emergency.
The plan describes emergency communication, response, and evacuation procedures.
The goals are to:
- Protect lives.
- Prevent injury.
- Protect property.
- Preserve the sustainability of the organization throughout the emergency.
- Prepare for dealing with emergencies and mitigate their negative consequences.
- Continuity of instruction.
Copies of the Emergency Preparedness Plan are maintained with the Campus President and administrative personnel.
Distribution of Plan and Training
- A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan is distributed to all faculty and staff during the new hire on-boarding process.
- Faculty and staff receive the Emergency Preparedness Plan at regular in-service training and updates.
- Students are trained on the Emergency Preparedness Plan during the New Student Orientation.
A copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan is posted on the Fortis College Consumer Information page available online at http://www.fortis.edu/.