Additional Actions for Risk Reduction

The program director should:

• Conduct detailed predeparture orientation program for all participants
• Register with the US Embassy in the host country and provide a copy of (1) the On-Site Emergency Contact Information Form, (2) complete travel itinerary, and (3) a complete list of all participants and staff.
• Create an emergency card for each participant and staff member in the host country language that indicates specific contact information and phone numbers in case of an emergency (program director, US Embassy, USI, Access America)
• Complete detailed on-site orientation regarding all aspects of program that includes cultural and appropriate and inappropriate cultural and social behavior and emergency procedures.
• Complete information on assembly points, who should go where and when in case of an emergency.
• Keep list of contacts where each participant is housed and for each excursion, including independent travel.
• Develop and maintain list of other agencies, missionaries, government offices, private citizens who could be a resource during an emergency (including names, addresses, and telephone numbers).
• Update program Emergency Action Plan while on site.