Emergency preparedness has become a critical consideration for OSAC members traveling overseas. Development of a safety- and security-minded culture is essential to an organization. U.S. Embassies as well as U.S. companies encourage personnel to pack “go-bags” so that personnel are prepared to move quickly in a crisis and don’t put themselves in danger by delaying their response, and encourage personnel to pack “stay-bags” so that personnel are prepared to shelter-in-place in the event of a crisis. Although development of emergency preparedness plans generally falls on senior-level staff, adherence to and compliance with these plans often falls on the layman who may travel to security “hotspots” or be faced with the fallout from a national disaster.

The attached reports aim to assist OSAC members in advising personnel on preparing for emergencies overseas, including what to pack in their go- and stay-bags.