The Department of Housing & Residence Life is currently monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew. A hurricane watch has been issued from Golden Beach Florida north. Given the proximity to the university, the decision to follow university protocol as it relates to Category III hurricanes is in effect. At this time we encourage all resident students to return home beginning this evening. The university will be officially closed as of 12 Noon tomorrow October 5th, 2016.
Should South Florida come under a Hurricane Warning an evacuation of the university will be mandatory. If you do not have a place to go, university staff will transport students to and from a local Red Cross approved shelter. A shelter is a last resort. If you plan to go into shelter remember to bring the following: bottled water, snacks, prescription and emergency medication, extra clothing, pillows, blankets and other comfort items, hygiene supplies, cash, any special dietary food, cards, games, a battery powered radio and a flash light. Please remember to bring all important documentation such as your driver’s license, visas, I-20’s and passports. Please make sure that your I-20 has been signed within the last year of its issuance. Shelters will have a team of volunteers to register you and look after your well-being. While shelters will provide meals such as sandwiches and soups, it will take time to get the food set up and served so you should eat before you leave campus. Foods served will be simple and conditions may be very crowded. Remember a shelter is not designed for comfort; it is designed to save your life!
If the campus is evacuated, please take your bicycle into your room and ensure your vehicle is secured and away from potential falling tree limbs. In addition, please do not forget to bring all medical prescriptions, money, enough clothing for three days, etc. If there is a mandatory evacuation, students will not be permitted back on campus!
We encourage all residents to move belongings off floors and away from windows, especially electronics.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IT IS MANDATORY FOR YOU TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY MONKEY LINK TO INFORM US OF YOUR POTENTIAL PLANS. There will be a sign out sheet on your RA’s door beginning this evening.
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ResLifeBarry
For the most current information regarding the University’s status, please visit the Barry Web.
Thank you,
Department of Housing, Residence Life, and Student Conduct