Lessen the impact of an emergency

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Emergencies come in all types. These safety tips provide basic preparedness ideas and information that would be helpful in the event of an emergency at UGA:

• Know the nearest emergency exits and emergency plans for your building.

• Know the location of first aid stations or kits and fire alarms in the buildings you frequent.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Report any suspicious persons or activity to the UGA Police Department at 706-542-2200.

• Have emergency phone numbers and emergency plan nearby.

• Know where to go and what to do in an emergency.

• Share emergency plan information with faculty, staff and students in residence halls, classrooms, labs or campus buildings.

• Be alert to official UGA announcements regarding alerts and information. These can come from UGAAlert, TV, radio, websites and scrolling message signs.

• Keep your emergency contact information up-to-date in UGAAlert at https://www.ugaalert.uga.edu.

• Get training in first aid and CPR.

• Assemble an emergency kit and have it readily available for an emergency.