TripPrep

__Trip Preparation and Reminders__
Nitty Gritty and packing list -

Contact Information
 * Make sure your contact person has the contact information, itinerary and emergency phone numbers.
 * Keep a copy of the itinerary and emergency phone numbers with you on the trip.

Packing
 * A suggested packing list is on the Forms/Info page (see the Navigation window on the side).
 * Due to the humidity and small ants, if you are bringing any food with you, please use **ziploc bags**.
 * Tub supplies - please remove the excess packaging from the supplies. Use ziploc bags to contain small items. The bags can be reused by the schools.
 * Water bottle and hat!
 * Extra **duct tape** would be helpful to retape the tubs, or for repairs.

__**Belize "Road Rules"**__ - Basic reminders from Jerry.

Considering the old scouting adage, "Be Prepared," here is a short list of truly essential items as you pack for Belize. Please make sure to consult this list in the last few days before departure. Remember - if you have not been to the tropics before, Belize is not Orlando! There is no reason to be alarmed, but special preparations will help ensure a very positive experience.


 * 1) If there are any **medications** and/or toilet articles that are essential to your health, comfort and well-being, pack them in your carry-on bag.
 * 2) If you need any special materials for **your investigation** and/or a prepared lesson for a school visit, pack these in your carry-on bag.
 * 3) Pack one full change of clothing in your carry-on.
 * 4) While the program carries emergency first-aid kits, please bring any **health material** you anticipate that you will need. For example, antiseptic cream, band-aids, pain killers, antifungals, antacid, etc.
 * 5) There is never a shortage of bugs in Belize. Bring an **insect repellant** that works for you.
 * 6) The lower latitude's sun is the real deal. Bring a **hat.**
 * 7) Bring **comfy footwear** that breathes.
 * 8) Pack what you need. Some pack lightly and some don't. In both PG and Independence, there are general stores. If they don't have it, you probably don't need it!
 * 9) Belize is a developing country and essential services occasionally fail, but we can always rely on our Belizean hosts to see that we have what we really need.
 * 10) Belize "emergency kit": bug dope, sunscreen, swim suit, hat, duct tape and a **sense of humor.**
 * 11) **PASSPORT!**


 * Insurance Information**

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As for contact information, you can find an emergency card template online at: @http://unh.edu/cie/risk-management-tools. =====

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This template contains International SOS information on it but I also can send you membership cards to distribute, if you would like those too. Depending on the nature of the emergency, I always recommend calling those nearest who can help the quickest, so that’s your on-site UNH leaders and Belize contacts. The next call, or if the local contact isn’t available, should be International SOS as they can provide emergency services as well as notify UNH on behalf of the group. =====

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Information on the insurance program is online at: @http://unh.edu/cie/student-information. =====

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Please note that for all emergency medical evacuation/repatriation services and all political & natural disaster evacuation services International SOS must be contacted immediately and they must provide all services in order for the insurance to pay out the benefits. For sickness and accident medical services, International SOS does not need to be involved. The traveler can pay on-site without notifying International SOS and file a claim later. =====

Claims information at: @http://unh.edu/cie/unh-claims-process
__UNH Contact Phone Numbers__
 * Tom Schram 001-603-285-5350
 * Leslie C (Chair of Educ Dept)


 * UNH Center for International Education (CIE) during office hours M-F 8-4:30 001-603-862-2398
 * UNH CIE Emergency Contact Number (outside of office hours) 001-603-767-8547


 * John T. Kirkpatrick, Associate Dean, UNH College of Liberal Arts 603-479-5243

Paul Dean, UNH Deputy Chief of Police 603-834-1393

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