Parents and Family Preparedness

Preparedness Checklist

• Emphasize the importance of having an Emergency Supply Kit - lead by example and make or purchase one for your home.
• Make an Emergency Plan with your children/family members.
• Establish multiple methods by which you can contact your children (e.g. phone, email, social media, etc.).
• Review the campus emergency procedures with your child.
• Encourage your children to follow campus safety rules.

Your Role During an Emergency

• Do not panic if you cannot reach your child. Following a large-scale emergency, cell phones do not usually work.
• Use resources made available by UCI in order to obtain new, up-to-date, information.
  This will include the UCI website and UCI Police Facebook page.
• Unless directed to do so, do not come to campus during an emergency as additional individuals and traffic on campus will inhibit response efforts.