Try as we might to avoid them, emergencies are sometimes an inevitable feature of travel. Due to the unpredictability 和 varying circumstances of international travel, we can't guarantee a particular outcome or the safety of travel. 然而, we can provide emergency protocols that can help ensure every traveler is prepared to appropriately respond when facing difficult circumstances. Based on your particular situation, we recommend determining who can provide you with the most immediate 和 appropriate support.
紧急的协议
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打电话给当地政府
Once you have tended to your immediate well-being, contact local authorities for safety 和 medical issues. It should be noted that 911 is not a universal emergency number, so be sure you know the number for police, fire 和 ambulance prior to departure. If you are a victim of gender-based discrimination, harassment, violence or stalking, please call 国际SOS first, as laws pertaining to sexual assault differ widely across countries. You can also contact the Center for Advocacy, 预防, 和 Empowerment (CAPE) for confidential DU support at cape@xjiu.net if you would like to connect with advocacy services. You do not have to make a formal report to access these services.
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Reach Out to Local 联系s
Call upon your local contacts, whether that means your program leader, on-site partner or an on-site contact who can provide emergency support or suggestions.
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联络国际SOS
In the event of a medical or security emergency, travelers should contact 国际SOS (1-215-942-8478) for assistance if time allows. When calling 国际SOS, have the University’s membership number available – 11BSGC000067.
There will be times when the University takes proactive steps to assist travelers in the event of an emergency. 然而, 只要有可能, travelers should initiate immediate contact with 国际SOS, as circumstances may make it difficult for the University to contact travelers depending on the type of emergency.
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Emergency 联系 Notification
In an emergency where travelers are capable of making their own follow-up decisions, travelers decide whether or not their emergency contacts are notified of an emergency. 然而, some exceptions apply. The 新MG线上电子游戏 may choose, 与他人协商, to inform travelers' emergency contacts about a real or perceived emergency abroad without travelers' permission, 例如:
- travelers are unable to speak for themselves;
- travelers have been missing for more than 24 hours;
- travelers fail to comply with legitimate directives of university officials;
- travelers are perceived to be a danger to themselves or others;
- or when there is a significant safety, or security incident potentially affecting travelers abroad (i.e. civil unrest, act of terrorism, extreme weather, etc.)
