In turbulent times, being prepared for an overseas assignment involves more than just finding housing or an international school. This article speaks to the need for policies that should be in place to evacuate employees, students, and tourists, during political uprisings, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, or any such disaster. Unfortunately, research shows that most of the time such plans are reactive rather than proactive.
Written for ACS International Schools Spring 2011 newsletter by Anne Dean, GMS, Director of Editorial Services, Living Abroad.
