GCP and Department/College Affiliate - Emergency Plan

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    Emergency Plan
    Emergency plan: You should complete an emergency plan for your program and each location/with each on-site partner included in your program. Below are suggested ideas to consider/include in your emergency plan. 

    U.S. Embassy or Consulate 
    The U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your host country(ies) can assist you and your students in an emergency such as lost or stolen passport or natural disaster. Look up contact information for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate near each stop on your itinerary and have contact information available for leaders and students. The Learning Abroad Center will register your group with the local U.S. Embassies via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so you can receive security and safety updates during your trip. 

    Contingency Plan for Emergency Situations
    Consider the following questions to frame a contingency plan. 
    1. What are the procedures for students contacting the on-site program provider? 
    2. How will the on-site provider contact program leaders in the event of an emergency? 
    3. How will students contact program leaders? 
    4. How will program leaders contact students and how quickly can this can be accomplished? (2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, based on where students are at the time?) 
    5. Where are the designated meeting points within your program city(ies)? (It is advised to pick two meeting points, one likely being student housing or school location) 
    6. How will program leaders contact the University of Minnesota in the event of an emergency? 
    7. How can the University of Minnesota contact program leaders and on-site providers?