Consider These Things Now:
- Find out where the nearest shelters are likely to be located
- Discuss your planning with friends/roommates/family members
- Identify alternate meeting places in case of separation
- Alert family members about your plans
- Make arrangements for special needs
- Store sufficient personal survival supplies
- Store supplies to sustain you during location
After a Disaster:
- Locate any missing friend/roommate/family member
- Advise out-of-area family contact of your status
- Use safety glasses, leather gloves, etc., when working
- Exercise extreme caution when entering damaged buildings
- Exercise extreme care with fire
- Avoid electric appliances+ around water
- Stay away from power lines
- Check water and food before consumption
- Monitor and obey directives from government and campus officials
- If you have phone service, use it only for emergencies
Suggested Items for Relocation:
Bedding / Flashlights / Batteries / Toiletries / Games / Books /
Medications / Special dietary foods / Valuable papers /
Photographs / Contact lists / Photo ID / Pens and paper /
Personal hygiene supplies
Do not bring alcohol, drugs, or firearms to a relocation shelter.