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Unit emergency plans (UERP & Ucoop)

Per , all University units are required to create or update both a:

• Unit Emergency Response Plan (UERP)
• Unit Continuity of Operations Plan (UCOOP)

A unit is defined as an entity or group of entities that shares similar essential functions, such as a division, department, college, office, or center.

Some University units may also be required to have additional or more specific plans in place, such as Pandemic Plans and Stadium Emergency Operations Plans, as deemed appropriate.

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Submissions

All plans must utilize the most recent template (available below) and be completed and submitted to the Department of Emergency Management no later than Friday, July 17, 2026.

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Unit Emergency Response Plan (UERP)

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• Preparing for emergency events;
• Evacuating and shelter-in-place procedures;
• Assessing damage to facilities; and
• Emergency costs and labor tracking

The UERP template can be found here

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Unit Continuity of Operations Plan (UCOOP)

At a minimum, UCOOP submissions must address the following:

• Succession planning;
• Notification/Communication procedures;
• Identification of essential functions;
• Establishment of means to support essential functions (i.e., space, equipment, databases); and
• Reconstitution procedures.

For the ten (10) Colleges of the University , the UCOOP template can be found here

For all other Units, the UCOOP template can be found here

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Planning Considerations

When developing or revising plans, units must ensure:

• Divisions/Units with direct roles in university-wide emergency operations, as identified in the CEMP, align plans with university-level frameworks and coordinate with Emergency Operations Team (EOT) representatives.
• Divisions/Units with indirect roles must ensure their plans support the University's overall emergency operations and continuity objectives.
• Divisions/Units must ensure that Essential Personnel are clearly designated, understand their responsibilities, and have a current essential personnel letter on file.
  
  • Vendors and contractors providing critical services must be identified as non-FAU essential personnel
  • Additional guidance is available at: /emergency/planning/essential-personnel/
• Leaders are encouraged to discuss personal preparedness, not just workplace emergency planning, with their teams.

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Submission Results

Approvals

Units that have met the minimum requirements of the annual Unit Emergency Planning cycle will receive an email from the Department of Emergency Management noting their submission approval.

Included in the approval process will be recommendations to strengthen clarity, alignment with university-level plans, and operational effectiveness. Incorporation of recommendations supports continuous improvement and institutional resilience.

Rejections

Units that do not meet the minimum requirements of the annual Unit Emergency Planning cycle will have their submissions rejected and be marked as noncompliant.

The Department of Emergency Management will disseminate an email to the Unit Plan Submitters with a rejection statement explaining why the submission was rejected.

To comply, rejected plans must be .

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Frequently Asked Questions

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