About Us
Emergency ManagementThe Emergency Management team focuses on identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities that can impact the university community and implements strategies to mitigate them before they escalate into emergencies. This includes conducting regular assessments, developing safety protocols, and promoting awareness among students, faculty, and staff about emergency procedures. The team is also responsible for working with public safety partners, campus departments, and University leadership to respond to and help recover from emergencies affecting the campus community.
"Our team is committed to supporting Texas A&M University's mission by ensuring the safety of all Aggies: students, faculty, staff, and visitors on our main campus, branch campuses, and teaching sites. As you explore our website, we hope you find valuable information on how to prepare for emergencies, as well as the training and resources available from our Emergency Management team. Together, we can foster a culture of preparedness that keeps you safe, no matter where your journey takes you."
Monica Martinez
Executive DirectorMission, Vision and Values
Our mission, vision, and values lay the groundwork for our team, uniting every staff member toward ensuring safety and security for all Aggies.
Mission
Our mission is to enhance Texas A&M University's resilience to emergencies through effective mitigation, proactive preparedness, timely response, and coordinated recovery.
Vision
We strive to be a national leader in higher education emergency management, cultivating a culture of preparedness amongst our campus community through innovation, collaboration and service.
Core Values
PROFESSIONALISM - SERVICE - RESPECT
What We Do
The emergency management process consists of four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Once the cycle concludes, it begins anew. Every community is always in at least one phase of this cycle.
Mitigation
We focus on various strategies to either prevent disasters or minimize their impacts. For instance, we collaborate with our jurisdictional partners on projects that strengthen infrastructure.
Preparedness
On "blue sky" (clear) days, we engage with our internal and external partners to build strong relationships and disseminate information to our community. We develop comprehensive plans and conduct training through drills, exercises, and workshops.
Response
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, our priority is life safety. We activate the plans we have prepared, take necessary actions to protect lives, and provide timely information to the public.
Recovery
Once the life safety concerns are addressed, we focus on recovery. This step involves working to restore normalcy through rebuilding and restoration programs. The recovery phase can be prolonged, and we typically begin implementing our mitigation and preparedness strategies simultaneously.
Emergency Management Team
Our team of emergency management professionals collaborates with students, faculty, and staff across our campuses and within the community to ensure that Texas A&M University is prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies.
Meet the Team