PURDUE GLOBAL EMERGENCY (SOS) SITE
Welcome to the Purdue Global Emergency site
This website has been created to update all employees with important information in the event of a crisis with national or regional implications.
On this site, you will find:
General information on how we will communicate in an emergency.
Communication plans for employees who may be affected by a particular crisis, such as a power outage, natural disaster, or act of terrorism.
Links to relevant government websites.
Printable SOS emergency card for download to record your emergency contact information.
Other sources of emergency contact information:
TOLL-FREE HOTLINE NUMBER, 877-758-6767, will have up-to-date recordings or relevant information for employees.
Email: Updates may be posted in public folders or sent to your personal mailbox.
If contacted by the media:
Do not attempt to answer questions, even if they seem straightforward. Please immediately contact Amy Hawkinson or Matt Oates. You will need to provide the caller's name, media outlet, phone number, and email address. Following is contact information for this purpose:
Matt Oates
Senior Writer/Editor, Communication Specialist
Office: 765-496-6160 / Mobile: 765-586-7496
Email: oatesw@purdue.edu
If for any reason you can't reach any of the primary contacts above, please contact anyone else on the list. These reminders to contact us are not substitutes for your regular reporting procedures. You should also continue to report information and incidents consistent with your own existing company procedures.
If you have any general questions, please direct them to comm@purdueglobal.edu.
USEFUL GOVERNMENT LINKS
Terrorism and Emergency Preparedness Websites
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency preparedness information and updates
US Department of Homeland Security
Advice and information on preparing for terrorist emergencies
The DHS also provides threat levels via the National Terrorism Advisory System
https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system
The Red Cross
Information on terrorism preparedness and disaster safety
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/unexpected.html
Your City or County
Almost all cities or counties have offices of emergency management that will provide information, updates and alerts on all types of local and national emergencies. Be sure to find yours and bookmark it for future reference.
National and International Travel Websites
U.S. Department of State
General travel warnings
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
U.S. Customs Service
Useful travel information, including airport security procedures