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La Crosse Area Tri Campus Alliance
March Monthly Safety Message: Spring Break Safety
As we approach Spring Break, the La Crosse Area Tri-Campus Alliance would like to wish you a safe and enjoyable break. Whether you are traveling, heading home or staying in the La Crosse area, your safety remains our top priority.
Spring Break Safety Reminders
If You’re Traveling:
- Share your travel plans with a trusted friend or family member.
- Avoid posting real-time travel locations on social media.
- Keep personal belongings secure and aware of your surroundings.
- If traveling out of the country, review travel advisories and emergency contact information.
If You’re Staying Local:
- Lock your residence hall room or apartment doors and windows.
- Do not prop open secure building entrances.
- Report suspicious activity to campus safety or local law enforcement.
- Celebrate responsibly and plan for safe transportation.
March Ready Wisconsin
March is also recognized as Ready Wisconsin Month, a statewide initiative focused on emergency preparedness. Being prepared is not just for large-scale disasters, it includes everyday readiness.
We encourage all students to:
- Build or update a small emergency kit.
- Save important contacts in your phone (Campus Safety, local police, roommates, family).
- Review your campus emergency procedures.
- Replace smoke detector batteries.
Fraud Awareness Month
Common Scams Include:
- Fake job or internship offers
- Phishing emails posing as university officials
- Text message “package delivery” scam
- Rental listing fraud
- Requests for gift cards or cryptocurrency payments
- Romance or social media scams
Protect Yourself:
- Do not click suspicious links or open unexpected attachments
- Verify job offers through official university channels
- Never send money, gift cards, or personal information to unknown individuals
- Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication