Emergency response at UBC
UBC has established response structures and processes to manage all types of emergencies. Built by the principles of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, UBC’s emergency management program follows the British Columbia Emergency Management System (BCEMS), a recognized standard system for emergency response across British Columbia to ensure a coordinated and organized approach to emergency response and recovery.
Our goal is a fully integrated emergency management system from leadership to individual community members, focused on minimizing risk and ensuring a rapid, effective response.
What this means
- Preparedness: Training and planning so everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
- Coordinated Response: Activation of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to lead an efficient and collaborative campus-wide response.
- Recovery: Enabling the university to resume operations as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Under the Metro Vancouver’s Electoral Area A Emergency Response Plan, UBC has developed its own comprehensive Emergency Plan for the campus to address the unique needs of our community.
UBC’s response structure
Learn about UBC’s response structure with its three-tiered system of Incident Command/Response, Emergency Operations Centre, and Crisis Management Team.
Emergency planning
UBC has a range of emergency plans to prepare and protect the campus community and ensure a coordinated response to crises.
Key initiatives and supports
Learn more about UBC’s mass care program, resilience hubs for campus communities, radio system upgrades, and potable water.
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