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St Francis Magazine Vol 8, No 2 | April 2012 8. If leaving, and there is time, personal belongings should be packed and stored in a suitable place. Partners should keep a low public profile. BLACK: Mandatory Exit. Unacceptably high level of personal risk due to: war between the host country and another power, the outbreak of civil war, the outbreak of a regional war that results in significant unrest, a natural disaster or epidemic, complete breakdown of law and order, a personal threat, local medical, food and water supplies having run out, all outside communication being cut with no hope of repair in the near future, a Partner being overwhelmed by stress, a Partner not having support locally, a Partner not having access to funds, a Partner being subject to assault/robbery. 1. All Partners are required to leave immediately, though by this stage in may be impossible to do so. 2. The leaving strategy, communications etc should be as Security Level Red above. 3. If unable to leave, Partners should assess the situation, have their emergency bag with them and move to the safest place, being sure to communicate whenever possible with the Group Coordinator/Country Team Leader and other remaining Partners. 4. If staying in their home, Partners should make this as safe as possible, preserving water and other supplies. 5. Exceptions may be granted for Partners to stay in-­country during a Mandatory exit. These exceptions will be made only with the permission of both the Partners National Director and Regional Director and will be given on the basis of special circumstances. ‘In this instance the Partner will take personal liability for themselves. 186