A severe thunderstorm by definition is a thunderstorm that produces one inch hail or larger in diameter and/or winds equal to or exceeds 58 miles an hour. Although not considered "severe", lightning and heavy rain can also accompany thunderstorms. The magnitude of the event can include wind storms up to 70 mph and lightning strikes with the potential to destroy individual structures.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch outlines an area where an organized episode of hail 1-inch diameter or larger and/or damaging thunderstorm winds are expected during a three to eight-hour period. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when either a severe thunderstorm is indicated by radar or a spotter reports a thunderstorm, therefore, people in the affected area should seek safe shelter immediately.

High winds may topple a number of large trees on Campus, causing damage to structures and power lines in adjacent areas to the University. Roofs and other structures may be damaged by large hail.

Stay away from windows and exterior doors during all severe weather. Notification of an approaching dangerous storm will be made by:

• National Weather Service and the Missoula Emergency Alert Notification System (MEANS) via the broadcast media.

• Campus Emergency Notification System

  • UM Web Page / UM e-mail

  • Social media messages

• Either the UM Police Department, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance will authorize an emergency notification.

• Remain in a shelter or protected area until the storm has passed.

• Be cautious when exiting the building due to possible broken glass, possible downed trees, and power lines.

Snowstorms and bitterly cold temperatures are common occurrences in Missoula County and generally do not cause any problems as residents are used to winter weather and are prepared to deal with it. Sometimes, however, blizzards can occur and overwhelm the ability to keep roads passable. Extreme wind chill temperatures may harm residents if unprotected outdoors or if heating mechanisms are disrupted.

A Winter Storm Watch means that severe winter conditions, such as heavy snow and/or ice, may affect your area, but its occurrence, location, and timing are still uncertain. A winter storm watch is issued to provide 12 to 48 hours notice of the possibility of severe winter weather.  A Winter Storm Warning is when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin.

Winter storms with heavy snow and ice events have the potential to bring down power lines adjacent to the University and trees on Campus. Disruption of utilities for light, heating, and providing for essential services may occur and any travel on or off Campus could be hazardous.

The intent of this policy is to protect lives and property and to effectively use available resources to maintain an appropriate level of University operations during episodes of severe winter weather.  Rarely, the University of Montana must suspend services due to severe inclement weather. The decision to suspend services, ultimately made by the President or his/her designee, is based upon public health and safety issues associated with those conditions. Notification of service interruptions is managed internally and externally by the UM Police Department and Facility Services.

The University of Montana's severe weather policy is driven by the needs of the entire campus community rather than the particular needs of each individual. Each individual is responsible for deciding if the conditions are safe for his/her travel.

Notification of an approaching winter storm will be made by:

• National Weather Service and the Missoula Emergency Alert Notification System (MEANS) via the broadcast media.

• Campus Emergency Notification System:

  • UM Web Page / UM e-mail

  • Social media messages

  • LED Reader Board (in event of campus closure)

  • Cell phone text message notification (in event of campus closure)

Either the UM Police Department, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance will authorize an emergency notification.

Class 1 Weather/Snow Emergency

• This classification is used when the situation requires additional resources beyond those normally scheduled. Travel is possible but difficult in some areas. The safety of people on campus is minimally threatened by the conditions. Essential and emergency resources are readily accessible.

Class 2 Weather/Snow Emergency

• This classification is used when the situation requires more resources than can be applied. In snowstorms, travel is generally difficult and snow removal cannot keep pace with snowfall. Icy conditions, where traction and vehicle stability are seriously impaired, may qualify for this level of alert. Walking and bicycling may be impaired or unsafe for certain members of the community as indicated by a recognized authority such as the National Weather Service. Conditions such as black ice, high winds, poor visibility, and extremely low chill factors may be present. The safety of people on campus is not overtly threatened unless they are acting outside the range of sensible behavior. Essential and emergency resources may be delayed in reaching campus because of the current conditions.

Class 3 Weather/Snow Emergency

• This classification applies to situations where snow removal has stopped or is seriously impaired. The National Weather Service or other recognized authority has declared the storm a severe winter storm. Travel of any sort is dangerous. External resources to support the normal operation of the campus may not be available. Health and life safety may be threatened because essential and emergency resources are at maximum capacity. Under these circumstances, normal services and operations of the University are suspended and only essential services will be provided.

These classification levels provide a system that the administration can use to evaluate weather conditions for storms that generate abnormal demands on the campus community and its resources. If conditions do not warrant the declaration of a weather/snow emergency, normal campus operations will continue.

Police and Facilities Management staff will confer hourly, by radio or phone, during such emergency conditions to evaluate if safe access to campus is possible using criteria such as:

1. An estimate of the time required to make safe access available to the campus.

2. Changing weather conditions, Equipment status, Utility problems or failures, City of Missoula, Missoula County, and State highway road conditions.

   1. Wind speed and direction

   2. Precipitation estimates

   3. Barometric readings

   4. Wind chill factor

3. Other major public entities operational status

4. Recommendations by elected or other local government officials

This information will be given to the Chief of Police or designee, through the shift.

Additionally:

• Announcements about the operating status of the University will be updated periodically on the U of M main web page and with local media outlets during inclement weather conditions. Please do not call ext. 4000 to verify that the campus is closed. This phone line must remain open for emergency communication.

• If the decision to suspend services on campus is made during a workday, deans, directors, and department heads will be notified through the intercampus e-mail system and asked to pass the information along to their employees.

• For severe snowstorms, the University has identified areas of campus that are priorities for snow removal. As conditions deteriorate, additional stress is placed on available resources. To maintain access for police, fire, and emergency medical vehicles, high priority areas -- those areas considered essential for the safety and well-being of the campus's 14,000+ people, including the 2,300 people living in residence halls - will be served first.

• Deans, directors, and department heads should identify University facilities essential to the health and safety of the University which must remain operational even under extreme weather conditions (i.e. dining services, residence halls, animal care facilities, UMPD, heating plant, Facility Services, etc.) and notify affected employees of their responsibilities. Special transportation arrangements or accommodations may have to be considered for employees in those areas.

The following plan has been developed to establish appropriate procedures for responding to a flood emergency from natural occurrences that affects University operations and life safety.  Notification of a flood warning will be made by:

• Notification of a flood warning will be issued from Missoula County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES)
• Campus Emergency Notification System:
  • UM Web Page / UM e-mail
  • Social media messages
  • LED Reader Board (in the event of campus closure)
  • Cell phone text message notification (in the event of campus closure)

• The University will rely on information from Missoula County DES to initiate any flood emergency notification
• Either UMPD, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance will authorize an emergency notification if necessary
• If notification is given, Departmental Emergency Plan Coordinators will activate their building emergency action plan
• Departmental Emergency Management Team Personnel will attempt to protect property and records by removing items from floors or covering them with water-resistant coverings where appropriate
• The campus EOC may need to be established for a prolonged (>12 hour) flood event
• Supplies such as sandbags, flashlights, submersible pumps, hoses, and emergency generators shall be obtained by Facility Services to prevent the flow of water into buildings
• If flooding occurs and water begins accumulating within a building, EHRM shall conduct a hazard assessment in conjunction with Facility Services of flooded areas prior to entry by response personnel.
• If safe to do so, Facilities Services shall de-energize any electrical equipment and outlets in the affected areas. If flooding occurs, maintain all safe and reasonable efforts to protect the building
• University Police shall restrict access to the affected areas by appropriate means.

A landslide includes all types of gravity-caused mass movements of earth material, ranging from rock falls through mud slides, and debris flows.  A potential does exist for landslides given the steep terrain in Missoula County and near main campus.  Susceptibility to landsliding is based on the probable degree of response of rocks and soils to natural or artificial cutting or loading of slopes, or to anomalously high precipitation, areas affected by wildfires and seismic activity.

An avalanche is a rapid downhill flow of a large mass of snow or ice from a mountainside or the top of a precipice.  A potential exists for an avalanche off of Mount Sentinel onto Campus drive and the far East end of campus.

Landslides/Avalanches could cause damage to numerous vehicles parked along the drive and to motorists/pedestrians on the main road or sidewalk itself which serves a major thoroughfare on the East side of campus.  The most susceptible campus building would be the Veterans Education and Transitional Services located at 1000 E. Beckwith and the Prescott House     

The following plan has been developed to establish appropriate procedures for responding to a landslide/avalanche that causes property damage and affects University operations.  Landslides/avalanches cannot be predicted and warnings can only occur after an event occurs.  However, the website missoulaavalanche.org should be checked to see what type of advisory levels and avalanche danger may be present, so that a pre-warning can be given and conditions monitored.  Should a landslide/avalanche occur, the University Police should be notified via ext. 4000. They will inform the local County DES Office.  

Notification to the campus community of a landslide from Mount Sentinel will be made by the campus emergency notification system:

• UM Web Page / UM e-mail
• Social media messages
• LED Reader Board (in the event of a campus closure)
• Cell phone text message notification (in the event of a campus closure)

• Either the Office of Public Safety, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance will authorize an emergency notification
• The Office of Public Safety will oversee road blockage, detour routes and traffic control in the vicinity of the landslide/avalanche
• County Search and Rescue may need to be called to search for buried victims.
• Facility Services will determine possible damage to any utility lines in the area.
• Facility Services is responsible for dealing with debris and clean-up following such an event, either through staffing or contractual labor.
• Any re-route notifications for alternative travel routes will be issued through the Office of Public Safety

A wildland or rangeland fire is an uncontrolled fire, a term which includes grass fires, forest fires, and scrub fires, be it man caused or natural in origin.  The Missoula County Community Wildfire Protection Plan covers the surrounding area and the U of M.

One of the main issues may be the amount of smoke in the immediate vicinity of campus.  Members of the campus community are advised heed public health advisories urging people to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities as much as possible.  If you are experiencing respiratory or other health issues related to the smoke:

• Students - please make arrangements with your Summer or Fall class instructors.

• Employees - please work with your supervisor to take sick leave or make other arrangements. Questions regarding leave policies or alternative work arrangements can be directed to Human Resources

This plan will describe the role and operations of the University of Montana for responding to a wildfire on or near campus.  Wildfires can have a serious impact to the University community and its environment, including a decrease in air quality and contamination of water resources. The secondary effects of a wildfire include:

•  Disruption of classes and other on-campus activities
•  Disruption of the transportation infrastructure
•  Loss of electrical services to affected areas
•  Loss and/or disruption of commercial and residential water supplies

During a wildfire, many agencies and organizations will assist the University of Montana.  The University will also provide assistance to responding agencies through the utilization of our facilities (practice field for helicopter landing zone, parking lots for staging, etc.) 

The National Weather Service, Missoula Office regularly monitors their forecast area for signs that might be favorable to wildfires.  This office issues several types of warnings and watches, including:

• Fire Weather Watch: This means that critical fire weather conditions are forecasted to occur.
• Red Flag Warning: This forecast warning informs area firefighting and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildfire ignition and propagation (low humidity, windy conditions)

Be alert for any fire watches or warnings issued for the Missoula area.  Health hazard warnings for smoke will be issued by the County Health Department.  If possible evacuation pre-notices are issued, follow the alerts provided by the U of M emergency notification system.

• Either the Office of Public Safety, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance will authorize an emergency notification
• Departmental Emergency Plan Coordinators where applicable will activate their building emergency action plan    
• Public Safety will provide access control and traffic control in the affected areas that pertain to fire operations and outside agency assistance. 
• Missoula Rural Fire Department along with the Department of Natural Resources and Forest Service Fire crews and other wildfire response units will provide the tactical response for wildfires approaching the campus.
• Should structural damage occur, U of M Facilities Services will provide heavy equipment and equipment operators to be used to aid the firefighting operations under the supervision of the Incident Commander 

An earthquake is ground shaking and radiated seismic energy caused most commonly by a sudden slip on a fault, volcanic or magmatic activity, or other sudden stress changes in the earth.  Although it has been over four decades since the last destructive earthquake in Montana, small earthquakes are common in the region, occurring at an average rate of 7-10 earthquakes per day.  An earthquake with a magnitude of less than "3" is rarely felt. An earthquake with a magnitude of "5" is considered moderate and can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings, while a "6" or larger causes major damage.

Earthquakes can result in fatalities, injuries, and major property damage to the campus. Secondary effects from earthquakes can be cascading or compounding including:

• Fires can occur as a result of ruptured gas lines, and if water main breakages occur, this combination makes fire-fighting very difficult
• Landslides are a common post-earthquake event, particularly if the earthquake strikes during periods of heavy rains in already saturated soils
• Historically, liquefaction is responsible for a tremendous amount of damage in historical earthquakes around the world.  Liquefaction occurs when ground shaking reduces the strength and stiffness of the soil, which loses the ability to support the foundations of structures

When an earthquake occurs:

• Take cover under a table or desk to avoid falling objects
• Implement the "Drop, Cover and Hold" procedure by doing the following:

Drop to your knees with back to windows and knees together.  Cover your neck by clasping both hands firmly behind your head. Also, bury your face in your arms, protecting your head. And close your eyes tightly.  Hold that position (stay there) until a safe evacuation is reasonable through self-assessment. 

• Use extreme caution when evacuating the building 
• Do not use the elevators
• Stay away from windows to avoid injury from broken glass or tall cabinets that could fall
• When evacuating  through the building, move cautiously to avoid damaged stairways, doors, falling debris, or exposed electrical lines
•  If you are outside, move away from buildings, trees, or power lines
• Implement the "Drop, Cover, and Hold" procedure for aftershocks.
• Don't go near anything where there is a danger of falling debris

Following an Earthquake:

• Remain calm and be prepared for aftershocks.  Earthquakes sometimes occur in a series of tremors, which could last for a period of several days. Aftershocks may last from a few seconds to as long as 5 minutes
• Do not use the elevators
• When safe, Departmental Response Group personnel should conduct a search of the building for anyone who might be trapped or afraid to leave
• Do not attempt to move injured persons unless there is a danger of further injury from collapsing structure, fire, etc.
• Report to your designated department Evacuation Assembly Area and/or the Safe and Well site.

• Depending on communication capabilities following an earthquake, an attempt will be made by either the Office of Public Safety, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance to initiate an emergency notification to the campus community
• Notification to the campus community after an earthquake will be made by the campus emergency notification system:
  • UM Web Page / UM e-mail
  • Social media messages
  • LED Reader Board (in the event of a campus closure)
  • Cell phone text message notification (in the event of a campus closure)
• The University President or his designee will implement the EOP and the EOC 
• Departmental Emergency Plan Coordinators will activate their building emergency action plan
• Emergency Management Team personnel will sweep their area of responsibility and direct individuals to the designated evacuation assembly area
• Emergency Coordinators should turn off electricity and gas should the building/area be damaged if safe to do so
• Students, faculty, and staff will be directed to secure shelter locations if applicable
• Facility Services, Construction and Planning, and EHRM along with necessary contractors will conduct building inspections to determine if the building(s) is safe to re-enter

Although no active volcanoes exist within Missoula County, an eruption hundreds of miles away

can blanket the County given the right conditions.  The nearest active volcanoes to Missoula County are within the Cascade Range of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California and to the south in the Yellowstone Caldera of Wyoming and Northeastern Idaho. Some of the effects of volcanic ash include:

• Short-circuits and failure of electronic components, especially high-voltage circuits and transformers (wet ash conducts electricity)
• Eruption clouds and ash fall commonly interrupt or prevent telephone and radio communications
• Volcanic ash can cause internal combustion engines to stall by clogging air filters and also damage the moving parts. Engines of jet aircraft have suddenly failed after flying through clouds of even thinly dispersed ash
• Roads, highways, and airport runways can be made treacherous or impassable because ash is slippery and may reduce visibility to near zero. Cars driving faster than 5 miles per hour on ash-covered roads stir up thick clouds of ash, reducing visibility and causing accidents
• Ash also clogs filters used in air-ventilation systems to the point that airflow often stops completely, causing equipment to overheat
• Like airborne particles from dust storms, forest fires, and air pollution, volcanic ash poses a health risk, especially to children, the elderly, and people with cardiac or respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema

Stay indoors where possible to minimize exposure to ash.  Minimize exertion to reduce inhaling ash.  Cover and don’t use personal computers, and other sensitive electrical equipment.  Pay attention to Campus emergency notification messages for instructions and precautions.

• Either the Office of Public Safety, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Administration & Finance will authorize an emergency notification
• An e-mail will be sent to the Departmental Emergency Plan Coordinators regarding preparation steps
• Departmental Emergency Plan Coordinators will activate their building emergency action plan
• Facility Services will monitor buildings for roof ash accumulation
• Residence Hall students will be directed to secure shelter locations if necessary
• If evacuation is authorized, Public Safety will provide access control and traffic control in the affected areas and assist in evacuation activities, as well as providing security for evacuated areas and coordinating re-entry of individuals following an evacuation
• Facility Services will coordinate all clean-up and disposal activities with input from EHRM

Although the possibility of a bomb exploding on the University of Montana campus is very remote, the possibility still exists. Another consideration when planning for bomb threats is the disruption caused by "bomb hoax". Successful response and handling of any bomb threat will be dependent upon the trained response of emergency service personnel and immediate assistance from building occupants.

If you are the recipient of the bomb threat call, obtain as much information from the caller as possible.  Use the bomb threat report if available at that phone location. Do not use cellular phones. If a suspect device is located or observed, you should call the UM Police Department (406) 243-4000.  If there are questions regarding the credibility of the threat, a University of Montana police officer will evaluate the credibility and advise the building administrator and/or facility emergency coordinator regarding a recommendation to evacuate or not evacuate. If an evacuation is called for, leave open windows and doors in that position. This will minimize the destructive compression, which accompanies any explosion. Follow the building evacuation plan.

• If the threat is received by the University dispatcher, the dispatcher shall fill out the bomb threat card and relay the information to the UM Police Officer(s).
• If notice of the threat comes from an outside source or another department or office on campus, the dispatcher shall obtain all information from the caller and forward it to the UM Police Officer(s).
• Once the call has been received, the UM Police Officer(s) shall evaluate the call, make necessary notifications, and supervise the handling of the threat.

Upon receipt of a bomb threat, the initial direction of emergency service personnel will be by the UM Police Department Director or his/her designee. Based upon the UM Police Department Director's recommendation, the Vice President of Administration and Finance (academic and administrative buildings) and the Assistant Dean of Students for Operations (auxiliary buildings) will determine whether or not to evacuate the building. These individuals shall make a decision as to whether or not to evacuate the building and the type of search to be conducted. The following guidelines developed by the National Bomb Center shall be used. Generally, if four of the six criteria are present, evacuation is suggested. However, each bomb threat will be considered individually. An evacuation decision shall be made on the merits of each case.

1. The threat is received by a news media or law enforcement agency.
2. The caller appears to be an adult.
3. A time element for the explosion is given.
4. The location of the bomb is given.
5. A warning to evacuate to avoid injury is given.
6. A cause or reason for the bombing is stated.

In conducting a building search, the following search procedures will be followed:

1. SUPERVISORY SEARCH: If the building is not evacuated, supervisory personnel or custodial personnel shall be used along with Officer(s) from the UM Police Department to search the building without causing loss of manpower and production.
2. OCCUPANT SEARCH: If the building is evacuated, employees or workers in the building can be utilized on a volunteer basis, to search their own areas for a bomb. This has been proven to be a very effective way of discovering unfamiliar objects.
3. TEAM SEARCH: UM Police Officer(s) and volunteer building occupants should conduct a detailed search of the building. Of primary importance will be items not normally found within the facility or that appear out of place.
4. SEARCH PROCEDURES: When searching the building, the search should begin with the outside and work toward the inside. Once inside, the search shall start from the lowest level and work up. Police two-way radios will not be used. If communications with dispatch is required, use a landline phone.

If an explosive device is discovered:

• Request immediate evacuation, if not already accomplished. Minimum evacuation of 300 feet.
• Open all windows and doors to minimize the destructive compression, which accompanies any explosion.
• Request immediate bomb disposal team assistance from Missoula 911 Center.
• Contact Facility Services to stand by to shut down utilities to the building.
• UM Law Enforcement will assist all responding emergency service units.

A critical component to any successful response to a bomb threat will come from the employees who occupy the building. Their involvement may include:

• Correctly documenting information received in the initial bomb threat call. (Refer to Bomb Threat Report Form)
• Assisting emergency service personnel in any search.
• Assisting in evacuation procedures.
• Developing in-house response procedures for their personnel. (Please forward a copy to UM Police Department)
• TERMINATION OF BOMB THREAT

When it has been determined that the bomb threat is in fact a hoax, or the area is declared safe, the following should be accomplished:

• Notify appropriate individuals and building occupants to return to normal operations.
• Ensure a summary report is made of the entire incident.

University Departments, offices, or mailrooms may receive a suspicious package that could contain a harmful CBR agent or possible explosive device.        

If a suspicious unopened letter or package is received:

• Do not shake or empty the contents of any suspicious envelope or package.
• PLACE the envelope or package in a plastic bag or some other container to prevent leakage of contents.
• If you do not have any container, then COVER the envelope or package with anything (e.g., clothing, paper, trashcan, etc.) and do not remove this cover.
• Then LEAVE the room and CLOSE the door, or section off the area to prevent others from entering (i.e., keep others away).
• WASH first your hands and then your face thoroughly with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder to your face.
• Report the incident to the UMPD at once by calling 4000
• Notify your supervisor.
• The UMPD will notify the local authorities having jurisdiction
• LIST all people who were in the room or area when this suspicious letter or package was recognized and those who may have handled it in the mailroom. Give the list to both local public health authorities and law enforcement officials for follow-up investigation and advice.
• If you have had exposure to a suspicious powder or other substance and you are ill, immediately contact a physician or go to an emergency room.

How to Identify Suspicious Packages and Letters:

Some characteristics of suspicious packages and letters include the following:

• Excessive postage
• Handwritten or poorly typed addresses
• Incorrect addressee title or title with no name
• Misspellings of names/addresses or common words
• Oily stains, discoloration, or odor
• No return address
• Excessive weight
• Lopsided or uneven envelope
• Protruding wires or aluminum foil
• Excessive security material such as masking tape, string, etc.
• Visual distractions
• Ticking sound
• Marked with restrictive endorsements, such as "Personal" or "Confidential"
• Shows a city or state in the postmark that does not match the return address

• UMPD will respond upon notification of a received suspicious package and investigate
• If the package is determined to be a threat, it will be isolated and either the UMPD, the University President, or the Office of the Vice President for Operations & Finance will authorize an emergency notification  
• If the package might possibly contain an explosive device, the building will be evacuated in accordance with the bomb threat procedures in this document and the local bomb squad notified
• UMPD will announce the “all clear” once the device has been removed and the scene investigated
• If the package or letter containing a possible CBR agent was opened and exposure occurred, the mailroom or office will be isolated until further investigation and de-con has occurred.   

The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures to be followed by the student body, faculty, and staff in the event of a civil disturbance. Implementation of these procedures whenever necessary should minimize loss of life, injury, and disruption of scheduled activities. A peaceful student demonstration is permitted unless one or more of the following disruptions occurs because of the demonstration:

• Interference with the normal operations of the University.
• Prevention of access to offices, buildings, or other University facilities.
• Threat of physical harm to persons or damage to University facilities.

Campus Police will work with surrounding law enforcement agencies to bring the disturbance under control. Faculty and staff will be required to assist in assuring student safety. The University reserves the right to stop any demonstration that has the potential for escalation.

Should a disturbance occur, Campus Police should be notified immediately at ext. 4000.  In the event of a demonstration, those not involved should try to carry on business as usual and not provoke or obstruct the demonstrators. If you are near the civil unrest, leave the area immediately. Do not stand around to observe, you could get injured. Actions to take may include:

• Alert all persons in the area of the situation
• Close blinds to prevent flying glass
• If evacuation is necessary, follow the “Building Evacuation Plan”

Demonstrators causing disruptions in normal campus operations may be asked to disperse. Failure to disperse could result in arrest.

The University of Montana may communicate with the campus community by any of the following means:

• Campus Emergency Notification System
  • LED Reader Board
  • Cell phone text message notification
  • UM Web Page
  • Social media messages
• The UM Police Department may require the assistance of the Missoula Police Department
• Emergency responders will have authority over the scene. If the situation dictates, the EOC will be activated
• The University will also assemble the Policy Group to make university-related decisions.