Every year the UCIPD Emergency Services Division hosts an annual exercise that allows responders of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and various Department Operation Centers (DOC) across campus to sharpen their skills and better prepare the campus to respond to an emergency in an effective manner. These “functional” exercises typically involve a couple hours of exercise play with simulation of a plausible scenario. However, this exercise set a new standard as the University’s first ever “Full-Scale Exercise” that lasted the entire day involving the coordination of the EOC and four of the six DOCs including EH&S, Facilities Management, Housing and OIT. The primary objective tested by the EOC was the handoff between first shift and second shift; something that had never been tested previously. Another objective was to test the operational coordination and communication between the EOC and the DOCs as they were challenged by arising problems within each of their given disciplines/areas of expertise as a result of the impact rendered by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake along the Newport-Inglewood Fault.
Overall, the feedback from participants was quite positive with identification of strengths as well as areas for improvement. The EOC and DOC teams continue to demonstrate growth in their roles and responsibilities with each passing exercise and it’s exciting to watch these programs mature. The Emergency Services Division wishes to recognize and thank these staff members for their outstanding commitment to enhancing the University’s preparedness efforts and, in many cases, volunteering to serve in a role that it outside of their normal job responsibilities.
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