Understanding the intricacies and challenges of emergency planning is not possible without actually undertaking the
preparation of an emergency plan. During this summative assignment, students will develop a comprehensive plan for
our school, Ashford University’s campus based in Clinton, Iowa. Clinton, Iowa resides in mid-western portion of the
United States. This area is known for its high incidences of strong storms, which produce violent tornadoes, and
flooding that is a constant danger to local residents and students of Ashford’s main campus.

Develop a comprehensive emergency plan in preparation for a natural disaster at Ashford University’s main campus in
Clinton, Iowa based on the following

Who is the authority for the emergency plan at Ashford University?

What is the purpose of the plan?

What are the procedures for activation and termination of the emergency plan?

What assumptions can you make about the likelihood of the plan being initiated? What preparation and response
resources are available to be included in the plan?
Determine what, if any, additional annexes need to be created to support your emergency plan.
What partner agencies, municipalities, etc. must you have agreements with in order to execute your emergency plan?

What training and exercises must be developed and executed to prepare the campus for the emergency plan?

Who has administrative and other leadership responsibilities for development and execution of your plan?

Create additional plan annexes and supporting analyses to include:

Communications backup plan
Tornado warning procedures and mechanisms
Emergency public information
Evacuation procedures
Mass care for injured