Rice uses an “all-hazards” approach to emergency management to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and recover from an emergency. The university manages emergencies using the following priorities to guide our actions:

• Life safety
• Incident stabilization
• Protection of property and the environment
• Preservation of research and key assets
• Resumption of research and teaching

To accomplish this mission, the University uses the National Incident Management System, specifically the Incident Command System, to develop and manage response and recovery objectives. Rice’s program includes members of the Emergency Management department, the university’s Incident Management Team, and other essential employees and whole-community partners.

The IMT’s Role

The Incident Management Team staffs the ICS structure during events and incidents and, when possible, supports emergency management efforts as planning team members.

Joining the IMT

Rice employees interested in joining the IMT should contact the Director of Emergency Management to discuss the team's qualifications and requirements.

IMT Portal

To access the IMT portal (login required), visit the Rice IMT portal landing page (Rice logon required to access).