ADVISORY NOTE TO MALAYSIAN STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 

Emergency Preparation

 

Recent warnings of terrorist attacks in the United States have caused Government agencies to tighten security and make contingency plans.  The local governments, as ways to protect and prepare the general public, have stepped up emergency plans. 

 

As part of your emergency preparation, we would like to advise you to be ready with basic items for your room or home.  Where appropriate, stock them in a duffle bag, camping backpack or a large easy–to-carry container in advance. 

These items are as follows:

 

Personal Documents

• Passport
• 1-20
• Birth certificates
• Transcript
• Student ID
• Insurance card
• Social security card
• Proof of residence (deed or lease)
• Bank account numbers
• Credit card account numbers and companies
• Driver’s license
• Laptop

 

Money

• Cash
• Debit card/credit card
• Check Book

 

Food

• Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food that require no refrigeration
• Select items that are compact and lightweight
• Include selection from ready to eat canned food, high-energy food, vitamins, salt, sugar and spices
• Manual can opener
• Plastic cups & plates
• Plastic knife, fork and spoon

 

Water

• Store water in a plastic container
• Store one gallon of water per person per day for three days
• Prepackaged beverages

 

Prescription Medications and Non Prescription Drugs

 

Emergency Kit

• Flash light and plenty of extra batteries
• Battery-powered radio with extra batteries
• First-Aid Kit
• Cell phone and extra batteries
• Map of the area (for locating shelter)
• Whistle
• Paper, pencil
• Tapes
• Matches in waterproof container
• Plastic sheeting
• Aluminum foil
• Car keys

 

Clothing & Personal items

• Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear
• Warm clothing
• Sturdy walking shoes or work boots
• Hat and gloves
• Eyeglasses
• Rain gear
• Sleeping bag
• Thermal underwear

 

Sanitation

• Soap
• Feminine supplies
• Toilet paper, towelettes
• Disinfectant
• Liquid detergent
• Plastic garbage bag

 

Contact/Communication

·         Post Emergency phone numbers

(Police, hospitals, fire, ambulance, local emergency medical service)

• International Students Office
• Malaysian Student Department of your region
• Close friends

 

Entertainment

• Books and games

 

 

YOUR EVACUATION PLAN

Local government officials issue evacuation orders when disaster threatened.  Listen to radio and television reports when disaster threatens.  If local officials ask you to leave, do so immediately.

 

If Disaster Strikes

Remain calm and patient

Listen to your battery-powered radio for news and instructions

Check for injuries

 

 

If you have only moments before leaving, grab these things and go:

 

• Personal documents
• Money
• Medical supplies: prescription medications
• Disaster supplies: flashlight, batteries, radio, first aid kit, cell phone, bottled water
• Clothing and bedding: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag and pillow
• Car keys

 

The list above is to help you with your emergency preparation.  For more, do visit other relevant website available such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross. Do constantly refer to your university and other official websites for updates on the latest situation, preparations and instructions.

 

 

 

COMMON SENSE MUST PREVAIL AT ALL TIMES

 

 

Embassy of Malaysia

3516 International Ct. NW

Malaysian Students Department

Washington DC 20008

Ph no. (202) 572-9700

Fax no. (202) 572 – 9882

 

Consulate General of Malaysia

550 South Hope Street, Suite 400

Los Angeles, CA 90071

1-213-955-0182 (Phone)                        

1-213-955-9175 (Fax)

 

 

 

 

Please keep the following phone numbers in case of emergency:

 

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON D.C

EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA

3516 INTERNATIONAL CT. NW

WASHINGTON DC

FAX: 202-572-9784

 

 

 

Director             -                       Dr Zahratul Kamar Mahmud

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-9714/202-572-9765

      (Residence)            -                       703-208-9188

       Cell-phone            -                       202-215-8823

E-mail                           -                       JPMWDC@aol.com

                                                            zahratulkm@aol.com

 

 

 

Education Attache -                       Miss Norina Jamaludin         

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-9716

      (Residence)            -                       301-718-8364

E-mail                           -                       Norinajamaludin@aol.com

 

 

Education Attache -                       Ustaz Latip Abdul Rani           

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-9717

      (Residence)            -                       703-847-4717

E-mail                           -                       latipmsd@aol.com

 

 

 

Education Attache -                       Mr Amran Kamsi   

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-9715

      (Residence)            -                       703-893-3748

E-mail                           -                       amrankamsi@cs.com

 

                                   

 

Assistant Accountant-                   Rohana Amin    

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-9718

      (Residence)            -                       703-790-0584

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARA STUDENT OFFICE

EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA

1501, 15 TH ST. NW

WASHINGTON DC

FAX: 202-462-6851

 

MARA Student Advisor-             Rusnah Yusoff

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-7726

      (Residence)            -                       703-532-3737

E-mail                           -                       marawdc@aol.com

 

Assistant Principal  -                     Mohd. Azeman Abdul Shukor

 Development Officer (Accounts)

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-7777

      (Residence)            -                       703-562-0242

E-mail                           -                       marawdc@aol.com

 

 

 

PETRONAS STUDENT OFFICE

EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA

3516 INTERNATIONAL CT. NW

WASHINGTON DC

FAX: 202-572-9785

 

PETRONAS Student Advisor-            Kamarul Zaman Johan

Tel (office)                     -                       202-572-9720

      (Residence)            -                       703-812-5940

E-mail                           -                       petronaswdc@msn.com