Exercises/Drills
The University of Michigan participates in a variety of emergency exercises and drills throughout the year that involve key leadership and stakeholders. The University uses five types of exercises - consistent with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP):
- Orientation Seminar: This is a low-stress, informal discussion in a group setting with little or no simulation. It is used to provide information and introduce people to policies, plans, and procedures.
- Drill: This is a coordinated, supervised exercise used to test a single specific operation or function. It involves deployment of equipment and personnel.
- Tabletop exercise: This is a facilitated group analysis of an emergency situation in an informal, stress-free environment. It is designed for examination of operational plans, problem identification, and in-depth problem solving.
- Functional exercise: This is a fully simulated interactive exercise that tests the capability of an organization to respond to a simulated event. It takes place in the Emergency Operations Center and focuses on coordination of multiple functions or organizations. Strives for realism, short of actual deployment of equipment and personnel.
- Full-scale exercise: This is a simulated emergency event, as close to reality as possible. It involves all emergency response functions and requires full deployment of equipment and personnel.
The Office of Emergency Management, through the All Hazards Planning Group, is responsible for coordinating annual exercises. If your unit is interested in conducting your own exercises for specific scenario, please contact emergencymanagement@umich.edu
Building evacuation exercises are conducted periodically through OSEH Fire Safety Service. For information on or to schedule a drill at your facility, please contact us at (734)647-4749.