University Policy 8.3
Emergency Planning

Cornell University organizes, coordinates, and directs available resources toward an effective response to, and recovery from, any emergency. The effectiveness of this effort is dependent on the development of periodic review of comprehensive plans. This policy includes a chain of command establishing the authority and responsibilities of campus officials and staff members, and requires that colleges, divisions, and individual departments identify positions as having the authority to make modifications in emergency procedures and commit resources for emergency preparedness and recovery, as necessary.