Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.
There are three simple steps your student should take to prepare for an emergency on campus or in their neighborhood.
First, they should purchase or prepare an emergency kit to have in their on or off-campus housing.
Second, they should know what to expect and what to do at PLU during various types of emergencies.
Third, they should make a communication plan with you (their family) when traditional communication is not possible.
Students may purchase an emergency kit at the Garfield Book Company at PLU. Or, for help in preparing your own kit, go to
ready.gov or the
Washington Military Department Website. Students should practice by carrying their kits during evacuation drills.
You or your student may review PLU emergency procedures by visiting the
Emergency Management Website or contacting them at 253-538-6042. For instance, dialing 7911 from any campus phone or 911 from any cell phone will connect your student to emergency help. Remind your student that it is a good idea to actively participate in campus drills!
Local telephones, cell phones, and e-mail may not work during a disaster. However, it is often possible to call outside the local affected area. Your family should make a plan to call an out-of-state number, so each person can report they are safe.
You and your student may also sign up to receive
emergency text messages online. Emergency text messages will describe the emergency, suggest a course of action and refer you to other sources of information.
It’s simple: Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.
Questions?
Jennifer Wamboldt
Emergency Management(253) 538 - 6042
wamboljm@plu.edu
