Program Summary
James Madison University is committed to providing a safe and prepared environment for all through comprehensive emergency management and planning. The Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAPs) are provided to prepare and plan for potential building emergencies in accordance with the Crisis and Emergency Managment Plan and James Madison University Policy 1112 - Emergency Response and Recovery.
The purpose of the BEAPs are to ensure that faculty, staff, and students are equipped to respond effectively to emergencies. Additionally, it includes information about training, emergency procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of occupants within the building. For a copy of an Building-Specific Building Emergency Action Plan please reach out to JMU Emergency Management or the building's Building Coordinator. For questions or concerns specific to BEAPs please reach out to Emily Walter
Requirements
Building Specific - Building Emergency Action Plan
Building Coordinators are required to complete a building specific - building emergency action plan, using the provided template, with procedures and include information specific to their needs. This emergency action plans outlines procedures for evacuations, notifications, and any unique hazards located in the building. When utilized, the plan can help prepare and potentially mitigate hazards and emergencies across campus.
Building Specific - Building Emergency Action Plans must be submitted to Emergency Management annually for July 1.
Building Evacuation/Fire Safety Drills
Building evacuation and/or fire drills must be conducted regularly. The number of drills that must be performed per year varies by building use and function. The purpose of these drills is to allow departments to refresh, retrain, and test departmental staff on plan elements and identify strengths and areas for improvement in plans/procedures.
Training and drills conducted by the Building Coordinator should be reported to Emergency Management within 30 days of occurrence.
