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13

Respond

Big or Small,

WeTake the Call

EH&S assists in emergency response

and recovery.

EH&S prepared for and responded to a variety of emergencies and disasters with the goal of

protecting students, faculty, and staff while eliminating safety threats to the university community.

A fire in Sweeney Hall damaged the west wing of the building.

Response by EH&S staff did not end when the fire department

left. EH&S remained involved through the cleanup to ensure

chemicals were disposed of properly, verified that water-soaked

areas were dried thoroughly, and assessed that the building was

once again safe to occupy.

EH&S joined with Iowa’s Homeland Security and Emergency

Management Department, providing radiological emergency

response teams, team coordination, and radiological dose

assessment for Iowa’s nuclear power plants. Thankfully a

response has never been needed, but through continuous

practice, EH&S will be prepared to respond.

EH&S responded and guided cleanup efforts with small laboratory mishaps, so

important research could continue.

EH&S responds to emergencies and disasters with the

goal of protecting the community.