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Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared: Safety and Security at UMD

The University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to the safety and security of its students, faculty, and staff. Many people have been involved in planning and implementing a variety of approaches to campus safety.

This web site provides information about how UMD prepares for and responds to safety, health, and weather emergencies. It also provides advice for individuals about personal safety and emergency response. Please take a few minutes to review this information. Be aware and be safe.

In the event of any campus emergency, dial 911.


H1N1 Flu Preparedness

The Bottom Line on H1N1 Flu at UMD

The most important strategies for managing the H1N1 virus on university campuses focus on planning, education and prevention. UMD is working on every level to prepare for the possibility of a widespread influenza outbreak. Please continue to check our web page for updated information.

To minimize risk of infection, ALWAYS:

  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer
  • Clean frequently used surfaces with a disinfectant

Since the H1N1 virus appears highly contagious, it cannot be over-stated the IMPORTANCE OF LIMITING YOUR EXPOSURE TO OTHERS IF YOU ARE ILL.

  • Faculty and staff should stay home until 24 hours after fever is gone
  • Students should consider the best option for themselves
    • Returning home to family
    • Staying home in off-campus housing
    • Staying in your on-campus room

UMD recommends that all students be prepared for H1N1 by bringing to school:

  • A thermometer
  • Several boxes of tissue
  • Several bottles of hand sanitizer
  • Ibuprofen or Tylenol
  • Disinfectant spray or wipes such as Lysol


Additional Resources

The Homeland Security Advisory System provides a comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state, and local authorities and to the American people.

Homeland Security Threat Level.

ready.gov

Find links to this and other related sites in Additional Resources

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