Puget Sound has an Emergency Response Management Plan (ERMP). An Emergency Policy Council (President's Cabinet) and an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management Group assemble to assess the situation and determine appropriate responses. The plan spells out responsibilities for various university departments in the event of a disaster.
The ERMP and campus posters include procedures for vacating buildings. The university is prepared to operate without significant outside assistance for up to 72-hours, because outside resources might be available only on a limited, priority basis within the region and city for several days following a disaster. Puget Sound would work closely with city, county, and/or state agencies to address any needs to vacate some or all of campus.
International Programs students are informed of proper procedures through their Study Abroad Handbook and other resources available through the program. Each study abroad location maintains its own emergency procedures, and International Programs maintains close communication with all locations.
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International Programs maintains a great deal of information for international students, including a handbook with information on emergencies, finances, health, safety, and immigration.
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