Miami has established a Crisis Management Team (CMT) to carry out its crisis management plan. Among preparations developed to respond in a disaster are large-scale power generators, communications via several means, a computer server off site in case Miami's is non-functioning, and police training in numerous dangerous situations. The Crisis Management Team's authority will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Students and employee safety
• External and internal communication, including email listservs and web pages
• Preparation and response to health emergencies
• Liaison with healthcare and emergency agencies
• Physical access to the university, its buildings, laboratories, and grounds
• Information Technology Services
• All purchasing and contracting, including temporary staff
• Emergency facilities and equipment
• Normal operating supplies and equipment
• Emergency payments or loans to staff and vendors
• Receipt of goods and services
• Utility/Facility restoration
• Personnel and benefits actions
• Space assignment
• Class schedules

The CMT includes representatives from the following university areas*:

• Office of the President
• Finance and Business Services
• Student Affairs
• Academic Affairs
• Environmental Health and Safety Offices
• Information Technology Services
• Physical Facilities and Auxiliary Services
• Office of University Communications
• University Police
• University Advancement

* Other offices and departments are included as needed.