Parents & Students - Help Us Be Prepared
While the 2010-11 "flu season" doesn't appear to be as widespread or hold the potential for large-scale, serious influenza-like illnesses, this page is archived here in the event that conditions change now or in future years. It's always wise for students and their families to think ahead about how they might handle these types of situations.
The College has an emergency plan for events up to and including the closure of the College. However, we recommend that each student and his or her family discuss their own emergency plan.
One specific event families should plan for is a potential College closing due to a widespread outbreak of avian flu or other contagious disease. We suggest you discuss the following questions with your family:
- If you are not able to retrieve your student within 36 hours, do you have a relative or friend in Minnesota who can accommodate your student in an emergency?
- Can your student car pool with others to return home?
Helpful Resources
- Red Cross Preparedness Guide
- codeReady.org, Minnesota's statewide emergency preparedness site