International Travel Safety Advisories

The U.S. Department of State is closely monitoring world events and the impact that these events have on international travel. For the convenience of University faculty, staff and students, the Department of State Travel Advisories will be posted to this site.

In addition to travel information, this site will be used to communicate information to the community during any future emergency condition affecting the University.

Advice from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs

If You Should Find a Suspicious Package...

The Division of Public Safety advises everyone to take extra precautions at this time. Information on how to deal with suspicious packages and other unusual activity can be found on the division's Web site.

For information about biological agents such as anthrax, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's emergency preparedness site.

News and Information for Alumni and Friends

The Penn Alumni homepage has been updated with links to various resources that can help communicate information about members of the Penn community affected by the terrorist attacks.

Alumni Relations will respond to any requests for information from our alumni and friends to support the global Penn community through this very difficult time.

The Wharton School also has arranged for alumni, friends and families to post information and messages on its alumni Web page.

Emergency Information

The Greenfield Intercultural Center offers this advice on reporting harassment and ethnic intimidation.

What to Do About Hate Crimes and Biased Acts — from the Office of Affirmative Action

What to Expect After a Traumatic Event — from Counseling and Psychological Services

Information from the Office of International Programs:

• Immigration and Travel Information for International Students and Scholars at Penn
• Information for Parents of Penn Undergraduates Studying Abroad

Information on Dealing with Trauma from Human Resources (these documents require Acrobat Reader):

• How to talk to your children about traumatic incidents
• How to discuss traumatic incidents with your teens
• Fact sheet on common reactions to traumatic incidents

Additional Information:

Philadelphia International Airport

Amtrak

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority)

CNN

American Red Cross
Phone numbers for anyone seeking information about family members: 215-299-0134 or 215-299-4000.

The Penn community is reeling in the aftermath of one of the most audacious attacks ever against the United States. Many of us want to do something to help, but aren't sure what we can do. Here are some options:

• You can make a financial donation at the American Red Cross - Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Web site or by calling 1-866-272-7372. Contributions can also be sent to the American Red Cross, 23rd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
  
  
• Blood donations are also needed. If the Red Cross blood donation Web site is busy, you can call 1-800-448-3543.
  
  
• Student volunteer efforts are being coordinated through Civic House, the Undergraduate Assembly and Greek organizations, among others. Representatives from these organizations will be manning a table in Houston Hall.

Volunteer information

Letter from President Rodin to The Daily Pennsylvanian: We are all survivors

Comments

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Last modified: 28 September 2009