Join the Mississippi State University Office of Emergency Management for the PrepareAthon & Build-A-Kit Event, a hands-on experience designed to help students, faculty, and staff become better prepared for emergencies and disasters.
This event brings together key partners from emergency services, emergency management, health organizations, and disaster response agencies to provide critical information, resources, and interactive activities that teach the MSU community how to stay safe before, during, and after an emergency.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
✅ Build their own emergency preparedness kit with essential supplies.
✅ Engage with local and state emergency responders and learn about their roles in disaster response.
✅ Gain valuable preparedness tips for severe weather, medical emergencies, and campus-specific hazards.
✅ Discover resources available to help navigate crises effectively.
Don't miss this chance to take proactive steps toward personal and community resilience. Be informed. Be prepared. Be ready!
Learn how to start building an Go-Bag for emergencies. You do not have to spend a lot of money or know a lot about emergencies to begin. We will offer examples and show you how to get started.
Join the Mississippi State University Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Meteorology, in collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS) – Jackson, for an interactive and engaging Weather Ready Workshop focused on severe weather preparedness and storm spotting.
This workshop provides students, faculty, and staff with the knowledge and skills to recognize severe weather threats, understand weather alerts, and respond effectively to hazardous conditions. Participants will receive Storm Spotter training from NWS experts, learning how to identify and report dangerous weather conditions to enhance community safety.
Whether you're a weather enthusiast or simply want to be better prepared for severe storms, this workshop offers valuable insights into protecting yourself and others during extreme weather events. Stay informed, stay prepared, and help make MSU a Weather-Ready Campus!
Doors open at 6:00pm!
