Nel, VernaKunguma, OliviaChauque, Mthembi2022-03-032022-03-032021-01http://hdl.handle.net/11660/11480The aim of this study was to examine the level of emergency preparedness at the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State. The research examined the measures put in place by the university to prepare for any kind of emergencies that face many universities in the world, as well as a sense of obligation and hurdles hindering further preparedness. Data was collected from 80 participants in different areas of the Bloemfontein campus. The study found that the major incidents that the university experience were civil unrests, theft and assaults, but the university was prepared to handle all these emergency incidents. The Occupational Health and Safety guide or checklist was used to assess the safety of the Bloemfontein Campus facilities, and it was found that the lecture halls and areas within the campus met the standards. In addition, the study found that the students were of the impression that the university was able and prepared to deal with emergencies; however, the majority of the female students had a perception that they were not safe. The results showed that the students’ level of preparedness was limited by perception and lack of interest. The main recommendation was information management, which may be facilitated by increased communication and other innovative and strategic preparedness campaigns supported by the university.enDissertation (M.Disaster Management (Disaster Management Training and Education))--University of the Free State, 2021Disaster preparednessEmergency incidentsOccupational Health and SafetyUniversity resilienceDissertationUniversity of the Free State