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Emergency information
The School of Law has three primary means to disseminate information
to you in the event of an emergency.
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e2Campus
text alerts: The School of Law may send urgent notifications
to your email address and cell phone in the event of an emergency.
Text messages in an emergency should appear from “CSOL
Alert.” To learn more and to sign up, click
here. It is extremely important that each student, faculty
member, staff member and administrator sign up for this service.
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Emergency Hotline [Toll Free Telephone
Number: (866)599-4299]. In the event of emergency,
the Dean or his designee will record essential law school
information on the emergency toll free hotline.
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Emergency
Blog. The school’s public relations consultant
will maintain an Emergency Blog
that can be rolled out immediately in the event of an emergency
or natural disaster. This will serve as a centralized site
for information related to school closing, disaster news,
student location information, as well as for locating missing
students, faculty and staff.
Below please find helpful suggestions and a supply checklist
for students and their families in the event of an emergency,
such as a hurricane:
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Storm tracking. Students will be able
to track the storm and find preparedness information by visiting
the following websites:
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Travel. Students are responsible for
their travel arrangements. In the event of an official closure
of the School of Law, students are encouraged to notify friends
and family members of emergency plans during an evacuation.
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Valuables. Pack valuable papers in
a waterproof container to take with you in the event of an
evacuation, e.g., insurance cards, prescriptions, birth certificate.
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School updates. Contact the School
of Law Emergency Hotline at 866-599-4299, the Emergency
Blog, e2Campus,
TWEN, and the Charleston School of Law home page on the Internet
for the most up to date emergency information.
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Be sure to get cash from an ATM or your local
bank. Without power you will be unable to access cash money.
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Ensure that your vehicles are full of gas.
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Have a battery operated radio and/or TV and
spare batteries.
- Monitor radio and television for storm conditions and evacuation
information.
- Have on hand a (ten) 10 day supply of all medications you are
taking.
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Prepare a list of medical conditions and medications
you are taking.
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Store or tie down all outdoor objects (garbage
cans, patio furniture, etc.).
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Tape or board up all windows.
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Fill your bathtub with water.
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Do not forget about your pets, as shelters
do not take pets.
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If you and/or your family leave your home,
turn off the power and gas supply.
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Determine if your home is in a flood zone
or if it will be affected by the storm surge. If so, move
all items to higher ground.
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Maintain emergency lighting supplies, e.g.,
flash light, spare batteries, portable lanterns, and fuel.
Remember gas lanterns cause toxic fumes. Use said items only
in well ventilated areas. Candles or open flame lamps may
present fire hazards.
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Maintain a first aid kit in your home, especially
if you remain in your home during the storm.
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Secure boats if docked in a marina.
Emergency Survival Supply Kit
Emergency
Survival Supply Kit
If you plan to ride out the storm, make sure you keep these
items on hand in an Emergency Survival Supply Kit:
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A five (5) to ten (10) day supply of non-perishable
food and water
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Plastic containers to hold dry foods
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A non-electric can opener
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Pet food if you have pets
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Charcoal or full propane tank
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Unscented bleach or other water purification
aides
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Books and games for children
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Camera and film (this will be needed for insurance
purposes before clean-up)
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Toilet paper/paper towels
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Waterproof container for camera and important
documents
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Personal hygiene products (soap, toothbrush)
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Babies' items (diapers, formula, bottles,
medications)
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Elders' items (canes, oxygen tank, contact
lenses, denture needs, medications)
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