Safety Tips
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Learn about Emergency Procedures Before they Happen!
TAMU has compiled information about what to do for personal safety, severe weather, fire or hazardous materials, and medical emergencies:- Emergency Preparedness
- 12th Man Emergency Playbook
- UPD Crime Prevention and Safety Resources
- If you have any questions or concerns, or you want to schedule crime prevention training, contact:
Sergeant Josh Deleon
Community Services Unit
Texas A&M University Police Department
979.458.1674
jdeleon45@tamu.edu
- If you have any questions or concerns, or you want to schedule crime prevention training, contact:
Report Incidents
We need to work together as a community to keep each other safe. Please report if there’s an emergency or other issues occur:- For emergencies and immediate threats, call 911
- Please also keep ISSS informed about your situation - Connect with ISSS
- Use Tell Somebody to report suspicious or concerning behavior
- Use Stop Hate if you or someone you know experiences discrimination or a hate crime
- Use Title IX for issues related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, or sex-based discrimination
- Non-emergency contact numbers
If you are afraid to report an incident on your own or are unsure how to do so, please contact ISSS for assistance at 979-845-1824.
Preparing for an Emergency
ISSS recommends you keep the following items in a safe place (in case of emergency):
- Passport, visa, and any other travel related documents
- Copy of I-20 or DS-2019
- Social Security card and EAD card (if applicable)
- Copy of health insurance information
- Contact info for ISSS and your emergency contacts
- Back-up cash or other funding
You should also keep a disaster supplies kit handy: Build a Kit
Set up Emergency Contacts
- At least 1 person with a U.S. phone number
- At least 1 person who speaks English
- At least 1 person who can translate between English and your native language
- Make sure the individuals you include are the people you want to be contacted if you experience any kind of serious emergency and you cannot call them yourself
- Make sure one of the individuals you name could make decisions or provide a name on your behalf, especially during medical emergencies
- Program at least one ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone number into your cell phone and save it as “ICE”
Share your Emergency Contacts
- Students can add emergency contacts in their Howdy portal
- All J-1 scholars and interns should inform ISSS about their emergency contacts
- Employees can also add emergency contacts in Workday
Medical Issues and Hospitalization
If an F-1 or J-1 visitor has had or is currently experiencing a medical issue or hospitalization, please inform ISSS. The medical issue could impact their immigration status and ISSS may need to assist.
- F-1/J-1 Student Emergencies:
- Also need to inform Student Assistance Services by calling 979-845-3113
- ISSS can advise on immigration options that may be available to the student, including Medical Reduced Course Load or Authorized Early Withdrawal.
- J-1 Scholar or Intern Emergencies:
- ISSS will need to work with the host department and the U.S. Department of State to determine what steps to take with the exchange visitor’s record.
Additional Resources
Current TAMU Students:
- Undergraduate Ombuds
- Graduate/Professional Ombuds
- Student Legal Services
- Student Assistance Services
- Mental Health Emergencies
- Student Health Services
- TAMU Emergency Resources for Students
Current TAMU/System Employees
Non-TAMU Resources
- Unbound BCS – Human Trafficking Resource
- FEMA Planning Guides
- Ready Campus – Make a Plan
- Texas Department of Public Safety - Travel Tips
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Safety and Security
- Maintain F Status in Emergencies