Emergencies

Everyone has a critical role and shared responsibility when it comes to emergencies. Being prepared for any emergency is a responsibility we take seriously at FIU. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to be prepared and take appropriate actions to protect themselves, their families, pets, and property before, during, and after an emergency.

Many basic protective actions apply across a variety of hazards. For example, during any emergency, individuals may need to shelter in place or evacuate depending on the nature and circumstances of the incident. Developing a personal or family communication plan and preparing an emergency supply kit are important steps for natural disasters, accidental emergencies, and human-caused incidents. However, each emergency presents unique risks and conditions that may require different decisions and protective actions.

What You Can Do

Use the available resources to learn about potential emergencies that may affect where you live, work, or study and the appropriate actions to take. Understanding what to do before an emergency occurs can help you develop a personal, household, or workplace plan and prepare in advance.

Be Prepared

Before a disaster, learn how you will know there is an impending hazardous event. Familiarize yourself with the signs of events that come without warning and know the local advance alerts and warnings and how you will receive them. Knowing about the local emergency plans for shelter and evacuation and local emergency contacts will help you develop your own household and work place plan.

Prepare an emergency supply kit with essential items you may need if you are required to evacuate, shelter in place, or experience disruptions to basic services. Being prepared ahead of time can help you respond more safely and effectively during an emergency.