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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 6, 2017
As devastation continues to unfold in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, National Preparedness Month brings a time to focus on being prepared for potential emergencies.
Atlanta has seen its share of emergency events, including flooded and iced-over interstates. While some may associate being prepared with winter weather, emergencies can happen at any time of year.
Georgia Tech’s Office of Emergency Preparedness is dedicated to preventing and managing emergency situations on campus. Follow the office on Facebook (fb.com/GTEmergency) and Twitter (twitter.com/GTPDalerts), or visit emergencypreparedness.gatech.edu, to learn more about their work and be aware of emergency situations on campus. A list of emergency preparedness training options is also available at the Emergency Preparedness site or at trains.gatech.edu.
National Preparedness Month is an initiative of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which also offers resources to help with preparation. This September, focus is on planning, with a theme of “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” To view a toolkit to start preparations and to follow the month’s activities, visit the DHS website at ready.gov/september.
