NOTICE: Due to Liability Insurance limitations, minors will NOT be permitted to participate in UNW-sponsored international trips. Also, to help ensure the safety of our staff and students, a Background Check will be required of all non-UNW trip participants prior to securing any travel arrangements. (Be sure to seek their permission in advance.)
· While traveling, an emergency may occur. Students or leaders may become ill, have an accident, become a victim of a crime, or become involved in a politically violent situation. As a trip leader, you will need to be prepared to be on call continuously until any emergency is resolved.
· In an emergency, the first responsibility is to protect the safety and well-being of all program participants. Do whatever it takes to ensure this. It may mean getting immediate medical assistance, having the US embassy intervene, or seeking police protection. In case of terrorist attack or natural disaster, gather in a pre-arranged location to ensure all participants are accounted for. Follow directives of local authorities. The campus STOP. THINK. ACT. Emergency procedures may also be followed in most situations abroad, with minor adjustments. Know the host country’s 9-1-1- equivalent.