Crisis and Disaster Management Unit
About The unit's
The Crisis and Disaster Management Unit at the Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, is a vital entity dedicated to enhancing the faculty's preparedness in confronting crises and emergency situations. This includes health-related, environmental, or security-related incidents, ensuring the safety of all faculty members, students, and administrative staff.The unit strives to build an institutional culture based on proactive planning and risk management. This contributes to providing a safe and stable educational environment, supporting the uninterrupted continuity of the educational process.
The unit is responsible for developing comprehensive crisis management plans and conducting regular training sessions and field simulations. These activities aim to raise awareness and improve the ability to respond effectively to emergencies. The unit also maintains continuous coordination with the university administration and relevant authorities to implement preventive measures and ensure rapid response when any emergency occurs.
The unit's vision
The unit's vision is to be a leading center at Helwan University for the strategic planning and execution of crisis and disaster management protocols, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all college stakeholders, including staff, students, and faculty."
The unit's mission
The unit's mission is to develop and implement robust safety plans aimed at protecting lives, equipment, property, and the environment. This includes establishing sound procedures and taking proactive measures to prevent or mitigate the risks associated with crises and disasters occurring under the unit's direct supervision and active oversight.
Objectives of the Crisis and Disaster Management Unit
- Implement preventative measures to mitigate the occurrence of crises.
- Develop comprehensive plans and scenarios for effective crisis management.
- Promote a culture of awareness regarding crisis and disaster management, including effective response and relief operations.
- Provide targeted training on industrial safety procedures for relevant groups.
- Identify and establish early warning systems.
Activities of the Crisis and Disaster Management Unit
- Develop plans for the protection and security of college assets. This includes infrastructure, equipment, and other valuable property.
- Establish emergency and evacuation plans, regularly conducting simulated scenarios to practice appropriate responses during crises.
Ensure the validity and compliance of fire suppression systems with relevant specifications and standards.
Create plans for training review to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
Develop strategies for providing comprehensive training programs related to crisis and disaster management.
Monitor the implementation of safety and security standards across all academic and administrative departments of the college.
Conduct risk and crisis assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
