HOT TOPIC: Severe Weather

• Severe Thunderstorm//Extended Power Outage
• Tornado Response Area Specific Plan
• Statewide Tornado Drill Report

Current Operational Picture
UVA Health System Alerts
Emergency Response Levels
Organizational Structure

The Emergency Management Program is managed by the Emergency Management Director and an Emergency Management Work Group.  The Safety and Security Sub-Committee provides programmatic oversight, policy direction, and the synchronization of Emergency Management Program efforts with other UVA-HS committee and sub-committee staff actions.  The Emergency Management Program is designed to accomplish the objectives outlined below.

- Complete an annual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis.

- Develop and maintain an Emergency Operations Plan.

- Organize and implement drills and exercises.

- Address Joint Commission elements of performance to meet or exceed standards through the assessment of performance indicators.

- Provide educational opportunities for employees at all levels in order to establish and sustain Emergency Management competencies.