Severe Weather & Natural Disasters

By InterExchange Staff

1 minute read

The United States is a vast and geographically diverse country. Depending on where you are, you may be more at risk of experiencing severe weather or seismic events. It’s important to always be prepared.

Your safety is our priority. It is mandatory that you comply with any emergency procedures and follow instructions issued by your local Office of Emergency Management. In the event that your area initiates evacuation procedures, please ensure that you are safe and compliant with evacuation plans.

If you are traveling, please avoid areas affected by these events.

For the most current information and to learn what your local areas are doing to prepare for these emergencies, visit the websites of your local Offices of Emergency Management. They can also provide information about maintaining an emergency kit for such situations.

We encourage you to check reporting services like the following to get emergency updates.

• Weather.com
• National Weather Service

Important Reminders Should You Be Evacuated:

• Take important documents with you. This includes passport, Form DS-2019, Form I-94, Social Security Card, Financial Records, plane ticket, checks, credit cards, etc.
• Take important contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
• Bring the InterExchange office emergency telephone number for your program to call if needed
• Contact your family members to let them know you are safe and how you can be reached.
• Take Student Exchange Visitor Program U.S. Department of State contact information with you.
• SEVP email address: SEVIS.Source@dhs.gov
• Department of State e-mail address: Jvisas@state.gov.
• Talk to your host employer or host family to get information and guidance on preparing for the storm.

PLEASE COOPERATE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS.

The most important thing is to stay safe.