University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command (UOR–NC) works closely with emergency management professionals, public safety agencies, healthcare partners, and institutional stakeholders throughout northern Nevada to strengthen coordination, enhance resource sharing, and support integrated, multi-agency response efforts. UOR–NC is an active member of the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) for both Washoe County and Carson City, the Inter-Hospital Coordinating Council (IHCC) for Washoe County, and the Quad County Healthcare Coalition, contributing to regional preparedness, response planning, and cross-sector collaboration.
Through our affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno, which maintains a presence in every Nevada county, UOR–NC supports statewide situational awareness and connectivity, helping to ensure a more informed and responsive approach to institutional resilience. The team also holds membership in respected professional associations, reinforcing our commitment to best practices and continuous improvement in emergency management and continuity planning.
In order to protect our community and allow the University to continue its mission and operation, the University relies on collaboration and the strong partnerships we have formed with other agencies in our region to maintain a successful emergency management program.
Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association (NEPA)
University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command maintains strong ties to Nevada’s emergency management community through active membership in the Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association (NEPA). All team members hold NEM or NVEM-A certifications, and one member is a former NEPA president, reflecting UOR–NC’s leadership and commitment to statewide preparedness and resilience.
IAEM — International Association of Emergency Managers
The University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command team are active members of the International Association of Emergency Managers. Through this affiliation, UOR–NC stays current with national trends, emerging threats, and best practices in emergency management, continuity planning, and organizational resilience. Our involvement ensures that the strategies and resources we deliver to institutions are informed by the latest developments in the field.
IAEM UCC — IAEM Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC)
University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command is a participating member of the National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement (NIMAA), a mutual aid framework coordinated by the IAEM Universities & Colleges Caucus (UCC). This agreement enables higher education institutions to share resources and support one another during emergencies, strengthening coordination and resilience across the campus community at both regional and national levels.
DRU Network — Disaster Resilient Universities
University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command is an active member of the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network, a national initiative led by the University of Oregon. This network connects institutions of higher education to share best practices, strengthen emergency management, and promote campus resilience nationwide.
WRN Ambassador — Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador
University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command supports the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ initiative in partnership with Washoe County, helping promote preparedness and weather resilience across northern Nevada’s higher education institutions.
Our mission
University Organizational Resilience – Northern Command (UOR–NC) is committed to building and sustaining an integrated, comprehensive emergency management and continuity program for the northern institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Our mission is to protect life, property, and research—while safeguarding the environment and cultural resources essential to each campus community.
Our vision
To lead a culture of resilience across northern NSHE institutions and regional partners by advancing innovative, integrated emergency management and continuity planning that protects lives, sustains operations, and strengthens communities before, during, and after emergencies.