In any emergency situation, The University of North Alabama’s overriding mission is to:

• Protect life
• Secure our critical infrastructure and facilities
• Resume the academic process

General emergency responses should follow these goals. Naturally the characteristics of a particular emergency (such as time or day when an incident occurs) may require some adjustments within the following response priority categories:

1. Buildings used by dependent populations.
   • Occupied classrooms and offices, library, childcare centers, and occupied student event areas.
2. Buildings critical to health and safety.
   • Sites containing potential hazards or hazardous material.
3. Facilities that sustain the Emergency Management Team.
   • Energy systems, communication systems and utilities.
4. Administrative building.
5. Vacant classrooms and other non-essential buildings.