Co-Plan Directors

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Responsibility and Authority

The Co-Plan Directors shall be responsible for the overall operation and coordination of the Emergency Operations Plan under the supervision of the Co-Plan Executives. No part of this plan will be implemented unless specifically ordered by the Co-Plan Directors or in their absence, by said alternates.

Policies and Procedures

Plan policies and procedures are the responsibility of the Co-Plan Directors and must be approved by the UH Hilo Chancellor and HawCC Chancellor. The Plan Directors may conduct meetings and schedule such reports from unit heads as necessary to update records and maintain maximum efficiency in time of sudden emergency.

Updating and Maintenance of Emergency Operations Plan

The Plan Directors shall update and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan, distributing revisions as required.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

The UH Hilo/HawCC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be in the UH Hilo's Auxiliary Services Office, Bldg. 300, Room 102. (see map) Its title will be the UH Hilo/HawCC Emergency Operations Center.

Records

The Plan Directors shall maintain such records as necessary to keep the Emergency Operations Plan current at all times. This will include updated personnel records, emergency communications and equipment lists, and shelter managers.

Liaison with and Use of Outside Agencies

Outside assistance will be summoned by the Plan Directors at the discretion of the Plan Executives. When an emergency is pending, such as a potential riot, outside agencies shall be informed as early as possible in advance by the Plan Directors. The decision as to whether the emergency is of sufficient magnitude to request special outside assistance rests solely with the Plan Executives. This includes the decision to enlist the aid of State and County disaster units, as well as law enforcement assistance.

Notification Responsibilities

The Plan Directors will be responsible for notifying the various Deans and Directors of any emergency or incident that may require action. However, in the event of a local emergency requiring immediate action, such as evacuation of a building, and in the absence of instructions from a superior, each Dean and Director or designated employee is authorized and directed to take actions as necessary that may, in the individual's judgment, be necessary to save lives and mitigate the effects of disasters and disruptions. These actions must be reported at the earliest opportunity to the Plan Directors.