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Emergency Situations

Duke-Administered Programs

    1. Duke-Administered Programs 

      In case of emergency, students should notify the following: 

      • Local authorities (if appropriate) 
      • On-site program director. If unavailable, contact the Office of Global Health and Safety 24/7 Emergency Line at (919) 452-9546 (accepts calls, texts, and WhatsApp).  
      • Their families
      • The on-site program director will initiate Duke emergency protocols by notifying Duke’s Global Education Office (GEO) about the emergency. 

Duke-Approved & Petitioned Programs

Duke-Approved & Petitioned Programs 

In case of emergency, including COVID-19 concerns, students should notify the following: 

  • Local authorities (if appropriate)
  • On-site program director
  • Their families

Duke’s Office of Global Health and Safety (OGHS) at their 24/7 emergency number: (919) 452-9546 (accepts calls, texts, and WhatsApp) 

Other General Emergency Information

The U.S. Government may be able to assist U.S. citizens having trouble overseas. Information about these services can be found on the U.S. State Department’s website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html 

If family members or guardians need to contact GEO, they may call 919-684-2174 during business hours Monday – Friday. After hours and on weekends, they may contact the on-call Office of Global Health and Safety at (919) 452-9646 only in emergency situations.