Preparedness

Stay Informed.
- Sign up for Maroon Alert.
- Learn how to respond to emergencies from our Emergency Guidelines page.
- Monitor conditions and stay aware of hazards.
Develop a communication plan
- Have a plan for communicating with your friends & family.
- Plans should include ways of communicating if phone lines are unavailable.
Have an Emergency Kit. More details may be found at: https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit or watch this video with instructions for getting started: https://twitter.com/maroonalert/status/1235270985168773120
Have a plan to act
- Have maps of the area and know your way around.
- Never let your fuel tank drop below ¼.
- Develop a destination to reunite with friends or family.
Keep your phone charged.
Get trained! The university offers training for various types of emergencies.

Register for Maroon Alerts by texting MAROONALERT to 888777. Also, follow the Twitter feed: @maroonalert.
Work with your student to develop a communication plan.
Have a plan for reuniting if he/she had to leave campus.
Please do not try to enter campus during an emergency. This may interfere with emergency responders.