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National Preparedness Month: Make a Plan


September 10, 2014

In times of disasters, colleges and universities serve as key emergency management partners to federal, state, local, tribal, territory and private sector organizations. Natural, technological and health hazards can all affect daily campus operations. As a campus official or student on campus, you should be familiar with your school’s preparedness plan.

To prepare, make a plan in case disaster ever strikes. This requires you to stay informed, make a plan, build a kit and get involved in your community. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Ready.gov website has many resources that can help you through this process.

Here are some tips:

  • Sign up for emergency alerts to receive updates on weather in your area.
  • Create your own emergency plan using Ready.gov.
  • Build your own emergency supply kit using this emergency checklist to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Read free copies of FEMA’s Ready materials to get more involved in preparedness.
  • Join FEMA’s National Preparedness Community to learn more about what others are doing and what you can do in your community.
  • Carry all important documents you may need in case of an emergency, including the following:
    • Emergency contact information for your designated school official (DSO) and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program
    • Your Form I-20, “Certificate on Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status”
    • Your passport
    • Your visa
    • Your Social Security card (if applicable)
    • Financial records
    • Plane tickets (if applicable)
    • Your Form I-766, “Employment Authorization Document” (if applicable)
    • Checks, credit cards and cash

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