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 http://www.ugaalert.uga.edu.
• Get training in first aid and CPR.
• Assemble an emergency kit and have it readily available for an emergency.