Michael Hagearty
Institute Communications and Public Affairs
A tornado has touched down near the residence halls.
There is major structural damage, the roof is partially
gone and there is a high probability of students trapped
in the rubble. In addition, the storm has crippled communication
and transportation lines, causing confusion and panic.
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Andy Altizer will be heavily involved with risk
analysis and planning for the Georgia Tech campus.
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This kind of scenario isn’t pleasant to think
about, but it can occur. For several years, administrators
at Georgia Tech have been committed to providing emergency
response plans to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Earlier this month, the Georgia
Tech Police Department hired Andrew Altizer to plan
for the unexpected. As Georgia Tech’s director
of Emergency Preparedness, he’s the new point
person in coordinating the campus response to crisis.
Among other things, he’ll be responsible for
reviewing and updating emergency action plans, as well
as developing exercise plans for the types of situations
Tech might experience. He comes to Georgia Tech following
four years managing the state’s critical infrastructure
program for the Georgia Office of Homeland Security
(GEMA).
He also has experience in a collegiate environment,
having previously served five years as assistant dean
of community life at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
Georgia Tech Police Chief Teresa Crocker is pleased
Altizer has brought his management skills to campus.
“This position focuses on the all-hazards approach
Georgia Tech is taking when it comes to emergency preparedness,”
she said. “Andy will be working with departments
across campus to help them get ready for whatever incident
might come their way. I believe his background and experience
with GEMA will certainly be an asset to Georgia Tech.”
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