The mission of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) is to:
- Increase awareness about emergency preparedness activities
- Provide structured and systematic training for the membership’s Readiness, Response, and Recovery efforts
- Provide effective and immediate communication strategies to facilitate and aid in preparedness and response
- Provide steps for early response and efficient recovery
- Provide resource support and guidance for sorority members and the communities impacted by natural or man-made disasters
Hot Weather / Heat Awareness
Tornado Tips
Robbery Prevention Tips
Emergency Preparedness
Thunderstorms and Lightning
With spring storm patterns approaching, now is a great time to prepare for lightning strikes & thunderstorms. Here are tips to remember:
- Avoid water. Immediately move away from ponds, lakes & other bodies of water
- Do not bathe, shower, wash dishes, or have any contact with water during a thunderstorm; lightning can travel through a buildings plumbing
- Don’t touch electronic equipment
- Invest in battery-operated weather radio
- Have surge protectors
- Avoid windows, doors, porches & concrete
- Seek shelter immediately, even if caught out in the open