Hurricane Procedures
June through November is hurricane season in Florida. To provide for your safety, the university has developed emergency hurricane procedures. Once a hurricane watch is announced on the campus by the administration, immediate action will be taken. Your safety and the safety of others are dependent upon adherence to the following procedures. Each resident must report to their RA in the designated area of their respective hall. Students who choose to remain on campus must:
- Check in with RA and follow directions given.
- Secure their rooms:
a. Close windows and open blinds
b. Place all valuables in locked closets and drawers.
c. Remove as much as possible from floor in case of flooding.
- Go directly to assigned shelter with the following:
a. Blanket and pillow.
b. Personal supplies, including prescription medications.
c. Important personal documents, such as passport.
If evacuation from university housing is necessary, designated shelters are the university library and Thompson Hall. Resident students who choose to remain on-campus must abide by all security precautions and instructions issued by the Vice President of Student Services or his delegate.
Resident students who choose to leave campus in the event of a hurricane MUST give their RA the name of the person with whom they will be staying and an address and telephone number where they may be reached. This information will be communicated only to parents or guardians. Those leaving campus must remain away until the Office of Public Safety gives the all clear.
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