Emergency readiness
for everyone.

We equip communities, schools, and workplaces with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to respond when it matters most — because preparedness saves lives.

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Paramedics assisting a patient

Who We Are

Prepared communities
are resilient communities.

Just In Case of Emergency is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded alongside real paramedics with one mission: making emergency preparedness accessible to everyone.

Emergencies don't discriminate. Neither does preparedness.

Get Involved
JICE leading a community workshop
For organizations

Host a Workshop

Bring a free, paramedic-led preparedness workshop to your school, business, or community group. We build every session around your space, your goals, and your audience — from CPR awareness to family safety planning.

Host a Workshop →
Participants practicing hands-on emergency skills
For teams & individuals

Get Trained

Request CPR certification, AED support, risk assessments, and other life-saving training led by experienced paramedics and first responders — on-site and tailored to the people you care about.

Request Training →
Student volunteers leading an emergency preparedness activity
For students

Student Volunteers

JICE is youth-led — and student volunteers are at the heart of it. Gain real leadership experience, build life-saving skills, and earn service hours while helping your community prepare. No experience needed, just the will to help.

Become a Student Volunteer →

The People Behind It

Meet our team.

A passionate group of young leaders dedicated to making emergency preparedness accessible for every community.

Serena Tsao
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Serena Tsao

Serena is a current junior at the Bronx High School of Science. She co-founded Just In Case of Emergency with professional paramedics to spread emergency preparedness to everyone. As the Executive Director, she oversees all teams and processes that keep JICE running.

Sophie Jin
Content Director

Sophie Jin

Sophie is a sophomore at Bergen County Academies. As the Content Director, Sophie directs the article writing process and aims to educate individuals with the knowledge and confidence needed to act in emergency situations.

Aaron Shi
Fundraising Director

Aaron Shi

Aaron Shi is a sophomore at Manhasset Secondary School. As the Fundraising Director, he helps fund all of JICE's resources and mission by creating strategies to secure donations, grants, and events with the rest of the team.

Michelle Liu
Outreach Director

Michelle Liu

Michelle is a junior at Berlin High School and is the Outreach Director at Just in Case of Emergency. She focuses on building a network of partnerships and sponsorships to expand JICE's impact on lifesaving skills education within local communities.

Vinnie Leem
Marketing Director

Vinnie Leem

Vinnie is a sophomore at the Bronx High School of Science. As Marketing Director, he manages and creates engaging content to educate communities on emergency readiness through media.

Chloe Lee
Marketing Director

Chloe Lee

Chloe is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. As a Marketing Director, she creates entertaining and trending content for students to join and learn more about JICE.