EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Prior to departure or immediately upon arrival

• Program important numbers into your cell phone:
  • International SOS: 1-215-942-8226
  • Your on-site coordinator / faculty leader
  • Your housing
  • Local emergency services
  • Reputable taxi company
• Call SOS to verify the closest pharmacy and hospital
• Review the SOS website for up-to-date reports on safety, health, medical care, and vaccinations

 IN CASE OF PERSONAL EMERGENCY (i.e. minor illness, major illness, lost or stolen wallet, traumatic event)

• Contact your program leader or call International SOS (1-215-942-8226).  Collect calls are accepted.
• State that you are a part of a TCU program.  State who you are, where you are, how you can be reached, and your emergency situation.
• TCU and SOS will work together on your behalf.
• TCU is authorized to contact your emergency contacts.

IN CASE OF MASS CATASTROPHE (i.e., natural disaster, terrorist attack)

In the event of a mass catastrophe, we want to verify your safety and assess the situation.  Should such an event arise:

1. Assess the emergency and seek immediate shelter. If possible, return to your housing or designated emergency meeting point.  Your program director or faculty leader(s) abroad will meet you at the designated emergency meeting point, where he or she will give you further instructions.
2. If you are unable to return to the designated emergency meeting point, contact your program director or faculty leader
3. If unavailable, call the TCU International SOS Alarm Center at 215-942-8226 (collect if necessary).
4. If phones are not working, find a computer and email emergencyabroad@tcu.edu from your TCU email account.  This email will reach a long list of critical personnel at TCU by email and text message to cell phones in Fort Worth.
5. It is important to state by phone or email, who you are, where you are, and how you can be reached. You can also provide pertinent information about others who may be with you in case communications are lost.
6. Call you family members to aprise them of the situation. 
7. Your full cooperation in an emergency situation is required in order to help ensure your safety and well-being.