Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Families can cope with disaster by creating a disaster plan. Knowing what to do is not only your responsibility, but is the best protection for your family.
Get Informed
- Call your local emergency management office or health department to find out what types of disasters are likely to occur in your area.
- Request information on how to prepare for each.
- Find out what warning system your community has in place. Subscribe to the alerting system to receive notifications to your cell phone.
To receive timely, emergency messages on a cell, office or home phone as well as a personal email, please add your contact information to your OSU Alert account.
To update your contact information, click here and follow the instructions “Sign Up for OSU Alert.”

