September is National Preparedess Month. This is an ideal time to raise awareness on safety and readiness.
Here's how you can prepare:
Create Your Kit: Prepare a person emergency kit with essentials like water, snacks, a flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, and any medications you might need. Keep it in your dorm room or apartment. Consider also creating a kit to keep in your car.
Stay Informed: Sign up for the E2Camus alert system to receive updates on emergencies.
Practice Drills: Participate in campus fire drills as if it were the real thing.
Get Certified: Take a CPR and Stop the Bleed class to be able to respond during an emergency. DeSales offers classes throughout the semester.
Let’s work together to ensure we are all prepared and informed. Your safety is our top priority!
Questions? Contact heidi.fleming@desales.edu.