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CEPaR

The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response provides leadership, support, and training to reduce the disruption of service and loss of life and property by developing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies for Augusta University during disasters and emergency situations through a comprehensive, risk-based emergency preparedness platform.

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1360 Arsenal Ave.
Augusta, GA 30904

706-729-2407

cepar@augusta.edu

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CEPaR News

The American flag is raised by two cranes.

Augusta University, city of Augusta commemorate 9/11

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Three women demonstrates techniques to farm workers

Annual Costa Layman Health Fair continues to deliver health care, hands-on experiences

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Health worker does a BP check at a health clinic

Costa Layman Health Fair provides medical care for farmworkers while giving students valuable experience

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Meet Our Team

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Joe Webber

  • CEPaR Director

706-667-4251

jwebber2@augusta.edu

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John Francis Ryan, CHEC

  • CEPaR Coordinator

706-729-2069

johryan@augusta.edu

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Milton Birdsong, BS

  • CEPaR Coordinator

706-729-2148

mibirdsong@augusta.edu

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