FAQs
How is the campus community alerted of an emergency?
What is the best way to stay informed during an emergency?
Are parents able to be added to the Paul Smith’s College emergency notification system?
What should a student or staff member do when they receive an emergency notification?
- Follow directions given, if any, in the message.
- Alert others around you.
- Contact your family and friends to let them know you are safe.
- Go to http://cnsx.sunlarkmarketing.com/campussafety/emergency-information/ for more detailed information.
What are the most common emergencies on campus?
What is the mission of Paul Smith’s College Emergency Management Planning Group?
Where should I go if I am told to evacuate?
What does Shelter in Place mean?
What is the difference between a weather watch and weather warning?
What should be in an Emergency Supply Kit and where do I find these items?
You can create your own kit by assembling these items together. These items can be found in grocery stores, pharmacies, camping stores, home center stores (Home Depot., Lowes, etc.), and big retail stores (Target/Walmart). Full supply kits can also be purchased, ranging from ten dollars to hundreds of dollars depending on the contents of the kit. You can find these at Sears, Costco, Walmart, BJ’s, Target, Lowes, and Amazon. They can also be purchased online at:
- ProPac: http://propacusa.com/
- Red Cross Store: www.redcrossstore.org/shopper/ProdList.aspx?LocationId=1
- Quake Kare Inc. : http://www.quakekare.com/school-survival-kits-c-1_5.html
- iPrepared.com : www.iprepare.com
Emergency Supply kits should be kept in a dorm room, car, or place where it can be stored but easily accessed during an emergency. In a time of evacuation, it is important to take your kit with you!
What is a Family Communication Plan?
It is also a good idea to program an In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact phone number into your mobile phone in case first responders (EMS personnel, fire fighters, policemen, etc.) are trying to reach someone in your family.
You can also register as “Safe and Well” on the Red Cross website at http://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php to let others in your family know that you are out of harm’s way.
How do I get more information on responding to an emergency on campus?
You can also get information for yourself and your family at ready.gov .