The Alert Phase begins with
initial notification of a potential threat to the
University.
The Alert Phase transitions
to Critical Alert when the threat becomes imminent
and a likely time of occurrence has been established.
The Alert Phase may not
escalate if the threat disappears.
Code: Green
Color codes are used for
emergencies that do not escalate incrementally
The
FIU-ALERT QUADRANT
(15N by 87W; 15N by 65W,
30N by 87W , and 30N by 65W) serves to trigger
FIU's Emergency Management Plan in response to
a hurricane event.
The presence of a tropical
storm or hurricane within the FIU - ALERT QUADRANT
triggers preparedness and planning activities
for all departments University-wide.
Phase II : Critical Alert
The Critical Alert begins
when the occurrence (or impact on the University)
is likely to take place within 48 hours.
The Critical Alert transitions
into the Watch Phase when the probability of occurrence
and impact to the University is expected to take
place within 36 hours.
Code - Blue
Color codes are used for
emergencies that do not escalate incrementally
Phase III : Watch
The Watch Phase begins when the occurrence (or
impact on the University) is likely to take place
within 36 hours or less.
The Watch Phase transitions to the Warning Phase
when the probability of occurrence and impact on
the University is expected to take place within
24 hours or less.
Code: Yellow
Color codes are used for emergencies that do not
escalate incrementally
Phase IV: Warning
The Warning Phase is the
period immediately before the occurrence. The length
of this phase may be abbreviated or extended depending
on nature and circumstances of the threat.
Code: Orange
Color codes are used for
emergencies that do not escalate incrementally
Phase V: Occurrence
STRIKE!
Code: Red
Color codes are used for
emergencies that do not escalate incrementally
Phase VI:
Recovery
The recovery phase begins when the President,
the DEM or the authority with emergency management
responsibility for the specific occurrence gives
the “ALL CLEAR” signal.
Code: White
Color codes are used for emergencies that do not
escalate incrementally
