Emergency Plan Evergreen: https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/facilities/emergency-preparedness-response
Basic Needs Center: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/experiential-learning/centers-institutes/community-based-learning/basic-needs-center
Before the Break: The Evergreen State College campus and website both have very valuable information and resources to support the vulnerable populations that attend. Things like TRIO, Cultural Center, and BLISS are all working to help improve students’ experiences at Evergreen, as well as giving tools and providing opportunities for success. The Student Wellness Service Center is there to provide mental health services,and the campus Food Bank and Basic Needs Center are great resources for necessities, such as housing, clothing, food, and hygiene products without any cost or fees. These programs and communities on campus benefit our more vulnerable populations on campus, including but not limited to, students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, students with low income, first generation students, POC students, LGBTQ+ students, and so on. On a slightly different note, the campus has a building and outdoor area dedicated to childcare. Students are trained on how to be an Early Development Educator, and an enrolled child does not have to have a parent attending the college as a student.
Since Then: During this time it will be difficult for many students to continue with classes as normal, and almost everyone will experience some form of housing issues and limited access to resources. In this scenario we are assumed to have cut communication, which could lead to late or no police response. During this supernatural event, community is very important. Some ways to stay in the know would be to listen in to the on campus radio, stay in touch with other students or friends, and know the evacuation routes to the buildings you are in. Students with required medications may suffer from a sudden shortage of doses, and depending on the medication, can be detrimental to the student. Students with disabilities or those with physical limitations would be in immediate danger if buildings were to be unstable or collapse. Due to having a childrens center on campus, it is likely some parents may not be reached or may not be on campus, and the children would be a priority group when it comes to resources. Pregnant individuals are also at risk and should be watched over, as much like the others on this list so far, these students are more susceptible to illness or infections. These students should be monitored and would likely be priority when it comes to medical access and care. Communication and community is key during a crisis, and non-english speakers may be impacted as well. Overall, most students regardless of their presence here in this essay, would be emotionally affected. Many students may be subjected to different levels of trauma, and this should be acknowledged during and after the crisis.