ETSU Response
East Tennessee State University has activated its ETSU Response website to provide information on how to support those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Mexico. The most recent earthquake, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, occurred on September 19, 2017 and at least 245 fatalities have been reported. This comes after an earthquake struck Mexico off the southern Pacific coast area on September 8, 2017. That earthquake registered 8.1 on the Richter scale and resulted in dozens of deaths.
Links for various relief to victims are available at www.etsu.edu/response and listed below. Links are also provided to campus support services for students and employees who may have been impacted by this disaster.
The ETSU Response website has been used several times in the past to give individuals a way to provide assistance for victims of disasters both near and far, including most recently for Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey as well as the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador and Japan, the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, 2011 tornadoes in Greene County, the 2011 Japan tsunami, and the 2010 Millercrest Apartments fire in Johnson City.
For more information, call the ETSU Office of Student Affairs at 423-439-4210.
Donation & Volunteer Information Sites:
- The Center for International Disaster Information, part of the United States Agency for International Development, provides information on giving during disaster situations.
- OXFAM Mexico is leading efforts for search and recovery of people trapped by debris. The organization will also assist those in finding alternative housing once rescued.
- UNICEF is accepting donations.
- The Mexico Red Cross has been instrumental in responding to the disaster and is accepting donations.
- Save The Children’s relief fund to benefit those affected by the disaster is accepting donations.
On Campus Assistance and Efforts:
- The ETSU community should be aware of support services for those students, faculty, and staff who may have been affected by this ongoing disaster.
- The ETSU Counseling Center provides personal counseling for students, as well as outreach and referrals. Students may access the ETSU Counseling Center at (423) 439-3333. The Counseling Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Bucs Press 2 service is available 24/7 by dialing
- (423) 439-4841 and pressing 2 for a counselor.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a resource for faculty and staff members who need counseling support and referral to other resources.