Hurricane Guidelines (What To Do)

These guidelines are applicable to all campuses, sites and locations throughout the State of Florida. In all cases, the directives of local emergency management agencies, or decisions by host schools/agencies may cause earlier closings.

Tropical Storm Warning

Announcements will be made on a case-by-case, location-by-location basis.

Hurricane Category I & II

When a Hurricane Watch is Issued:

• Campus placed on alert
• Resident students provided information on possible residence hall evacuation and procedures

When a Hurricane Warning is Issued:

• Offices closed
• Classes cancelled
• Alpha/Bravo shifts commence
• Resident students informed of residence hall evacuation time and procedures
• Resident students from the tri-County area will be encouraged to return home

Hurricane Category III - V

When a Hurricane Watch is Issued:

• Offices closed
• Classes cancelled
• Alpha/Bravo shifts commence
• Resident students informed of possible residence hall evacuation and procedures
• All resident students will be encouraged to return home

When a Hurricane Warning is Issued:

• Resident students informed of residence hall evacuation time and procedures

By-pass Scenario:

In the event a storm by-passs the Miami-Dade County area, the main campus will resume normal operation upon the lifting of all watches and warnings. The above procedures are based upon the advisories issued by the National Weather Service. Closures could occur earlier if deemed necessary due to the intensity and/or proximity of a storm.

Approved by the ECA, 10/11/95