Emergency planning must account for disabled people and others with access and functional needs. This page offers guidance and tools to support inclusive emergency preparedness, from individual planning to building-level evacuation plans.
Policy, guides, information and resources about emergency preparedness
- Emergency Self-Identification Survey for People with Access & Functional Needs, including Disabled People
- Emergency Preparedness for disabled people and campus entities, including how to schedule an Individualized Consultations, how to create an inclusive emergency evacuation building plan, how to use an evacuation chair, and to find out if you have sufficient chairs in your building
- Office of Emergency Management resources
- Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Policy
- Maps
- Contact Us
Primary Partners
Trainings
FAQs
I am disabled. How can I make sure I am as safe as possible if there is an emergency on campus?
You can complete the Access and Functional (AFN) Needs Survey every semester to let the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) know where you might be during an emergency and what assistance you might require.
You can request an Individualized Emergency Evacuation Plan by completing the survey to receive guidance and assistance on evacuation plans, evacuation routes, and assembly points.
You should sign up to receive WarnMe messages so you receive alerts about potential emergencies.
What does the university do to help ensure disabled people are safe on campus?
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which sets out the university’s plan for emergencies, and an Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Policy which sets out your and the university’s obligations.
Who do I contact for more information?
You can contact the Office of Emergency Management directly or email access@berkeley.edu, or complete our online form for more information.