Hurricanes

Emergency Preparedness training provides library employees with an overview of the procedures for emergency and disaster preparedness. These sessions are required for new employees and all employees are encouraged to attend annually. Topics covered include: 

• Your role in the event of an emergency
• Who your Building Emergency Coordinator is
• Who your Area Supervisor is
• Where to find additional resources and training for emergencies 

Educator: Peter Miller - Peter Miller is Director of the Facilities Planning and Security Department at the George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida. With a departmental goal to provide the best possible work environment for employees and patrons, the department is responsible for all facility planning, construction, maintenance, security, signage, accountable property, office supply distribution, and the system-wide mail and courier service for our libraries. Peter has been with Smathers Libraries for over 18 years, beginning as a supply clerk in 2007. He holds B.A. degrees in English and in Broadcasting from Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL.

Location: In-person, Library West 419 or online with Zoom (please choose your location preference when you register). 

Resource guide: https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/disaster

Register for an upcoming emergency session here. 

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/goes/index.php

Accessibility: The Libraries Training Program utilizes Universal Design principles when creating events, however, barriers may still exist. If you need accommodation to participate, please email lib_training_program@uflib.ufl.edu, at least 72 hours (about 3 days) before the event.