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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.