Get Involved with TUready!
Welcome to the TUready community at Temple University! We invite you to join our mission to foster a culture of preparedness and build a disaster-resilient university.
Join the Building Emergency Management Team (BEMT)
The Building Emergency Management Team (BEMT) is a vital group of staff, faculty, and students who guide the community during emergencies. Anyone can become a member of the BEMT! We offer special skills training, social events, and an annual banquet to strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration.
What BEMTs Do:
- Evacuation: Direct occupants to designated rally points.
- Shelter-in-Place: Guide occupants to areas within the building that lack windows and doors, ensuring safety during severe weather or hazardous incidents outside.
- Lockdown: Assist in securing the building and direct occupants to safe locations when there is an external threat.
Interested in becoming part of your building's BEMT? Contact us today to join!
Emergency Volunteers
Emergencies can strike at any time, and your help is invaluable!
Temple University has relied on volunteers during real-world emergencies, including a mumps outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. Our dedicated volunteers, consisting of students, faculty, and staff, play crucial roles in distributing vaccines and providing support to the Temple community and nearby neighborhoods.
If you are interested in volunteering for emergency response, please contact Joshua Nussbaum. Please note:
- Volunteers must have a valid TUid and a temple.edu email address.
- No prior experience or certifications are required.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
As a volunteer, you can assist in various roles, including:
- Helping individuals in need of assistance
- Distributing forms and information
- Mobilizing supplies
- Providing essential services during emergencies
We also need volunteers for large-scale preparedness exercises that simulate different types of emergencies and disasters.
Other Ways to Get Involved
There are many opportunities to contribute to the TUready community, such as:
- Volunteering for preparedness events like the TUready Fair or Resilience Fair.
- Participating in emergency functional exercises, including active assailant scenarios and public health emergency simulations.
- Attending special sessions and workshops to enhance your emergency readiness knowledge.
Join us in making Temple University a safer, more prepared place for everyone! Together, we can make a difference!