September is Emergency Preparedness Month

To make sure you’re prepared in any situation, consider the following list for ideas: 

• Always dial 911 in case of an emergency. It is also important to have the numbers for the Police Department/Security on hand. 
• Exposures are reported in PeopleSoft (https://hrprod.emory.edu).

         PeopleSoft > self-service > Workplace Health>Log into HOME> Report 

         OIM: 7:30 am- 4pm 404-686-8587; 

         After Hours, Weekends, Holidays: NP On Call: 404-686-5500  PIC# 50464 

• Create an evacuation plan for your family and co-workers. 
• Have a meeting place at home and at work in case of separation. 
• Designate alternate routes if roads are inaccessible. 
• Create a disaster supply kit to last for a few days (canned food, water, first aid, etc.). 
• Test fire extinguisher annually. 
• Learn the Heimlich maneuver. 
• Learn CPR. 
• Visit Ready.gov for valuable information and resources. 

Click here for a printable Emory University Emergency Preparedness Checklist. 

Other useful links: 

CEPAR – Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response: http://emergency.emory.edu/ 

Emory “Just in Time” Guide to Campus Emergencies: http://emergency.emory.edu/documents/jit/jit-cards-all.pdf 

Oxford “Just in Time” Guide to Campus Emergencies: http://emergency.emory.edu/documents/jit/oxford_jit.pdf