>Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:00:59 -0400
>From: Don Collins <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Y2K Preparedness
>To: [log in to unmask]
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>I would like to pass along to the list the following letter I
>received to see if anyone else would like to respond to the request
>from Chief Williams.
>
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>DATE: 08/25/99
>TO: Captain Collins
>FROM: Deputy Fire Chief Fran Williams
> University of Connecticut Fire Department at Storrs
>
>Dear Captain Collins,
>
>I'm not sure if you remember meeting me some time ago when you were
>visiting the area. My wife still enjoys the fire department shirt
>you gave me.
>
>My problem is I am looking for Y2K emergency response plans that may
>exist, specifically for university fire departments. We are putting
>one together and I don't want to miss anything.
>
>If you have anything relating to this subject and can help me out I
>certainly would appreciate it.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>My telephone number is (860) 486-4925.
>Deputy Chief Francis Williams
>UConn Fire Department
>126 North Eagleville Road
>Storrs, Conn. 06269-3165
>860-486-4925
>FAX 860-486-4179>
>
>I passed Chief Williams letter on to our director of Emergency
>Preparedness and I have am also inserting his reply to Chief
>Williams. Others may wish to add "bullets" to the list for everyone
>to share and think about.
>
>Chief Williams:
>
> Don Collins passed on your note to me about Y2K planning. I
>can tell you
>what I/we have been doing at Clemson University.
>
> * Verification with vendors of fire alarm, door access, dispatch
>equipment, elevators, fuel pumps, etc. that their systems are compliant.
>
> * Working with C.U. facilities to make sure infrastructure systems --
>such as environmental control, pollution control, etc. -- are compliant.
>
> * Insuring emergency generators are completely fueled prior to 12/31.
>
> * Providing advertised alternative to 9-1-1 access, such as cellular
>phones in dispatch center.
>
> * Fueling all vehicles on 12/31
>
> * Stocking fire station with food and other living supplies to
>self-sustain for three days (similar to winter storm).
>
>FEMA has some good publications on the subject available via their web site.
>
>Good Luck.
>Jack Abraham, EdD
>Director of Municipal Services Operations/
>Emergency Preparedness
>656-5263
>Don Collins
>Captain
>Clemson University Fire and Emergency Medical Services
>Box 344010
>Clemson, South Carolina 29634-4010
>
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>864.656.3925 Work
>864.656.7519 FAX
>
___________________________________________________
Randall L. Hormann
Fire/Safety Specialist
Miami University, Ohio
6 Hughes Hall (EHSO), Oxford, Ohio 45056
Office: 513-529-2461, Fax: 513-529-2830
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
State: Fire Safety Inspector - Instructor (Ohio)
Chair: International Association of Campus Fire Safety Officials/
Fire Safety Professionals @ Ohio Colleges and Universities
Member: Ohio Fire Chiefs Assoc., Fire Code Committee.
Member: Ohio Fire Officials Association.
Advisor: Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Fraternity.
Advisor: Alpha Lambda Delta / Phi Eta Sigma - National Honor Society.
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