EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM
Emergency Management is a division of the Department of Public Safety, which is led by the Chief Safety Officer. The division has the critical task of planning, training, exercising and preparing the U community and the environment for all kinds of crises. Emergency Management is responsible for facilitating partnerships with many organizations across the campus community that experience downstream consequences, such as Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Facilities Management, Public Safety, Housing & Residential Education, among others.
Stuart Moffatt
Director
Stuart directs the U’s Emergency Management division. He served as the associate director of Emergency Management for the University of Utah for a decade, facilitating and coordinating operational responses, as well as emergency planning, training, and exercises. He holds a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and is currently in a three-year leadership term with the IAEM University and College Caucus (secretary in 2023, vice-chair in 2024 and chair in 2025). Stuart has been an active participant in the Utah Emergency Management Association (UEMA) as a member, board member and conference speaker. He holds an honors bachelor’s degree in disaster management from the University of Utah.
801-870-9276
stuart.moffatt@utah.edu
Department of Public Safety
1658 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Stormy Sideria
Associate Director
Stormy has been a dedicated member of the University of Utah Emergency Management team since February 2020, bringing a wealth of experience in emergency operations and planning. A U.S. Army veteran with seven years of service, she played integral roles in leadership and teamwork during her military career. Graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management, Stormy also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, reflecting her commitment to a comprehensive and trauma-informed approach to emergency preparedness. With a background as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and previous private security roles at Westinghouse and Goldman Sachs, she seamlessly integrates her multifaceted experience into her current role.
stormy.sideria@utah.edu
Department of Public Safety
1658 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
David Medema
Specialist
David brings extensive experience to the University of Utah Emergency Management team, drawing on his background in operations planning and management from his service in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a master’s degree in emergency management and multiple professional certifications. His expertise in emergency medicine, search and rescue, national security, and inter-agency coordination adds valuable depth to the team’s all-hazards preparedness approach. Outside of work, David enjoys spending time outdoors and looks forward to the winter season for the great skiing opportunities nearby.
david.medema@utah.edu
Department of Public Safety
1658 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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Emergency Management offers free presentations to the campus community covering several topics, including emergency preparedness, elements of an active shooter scenario, and safe responses to workplace violence and dangerous attacks.
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