Emergency situations are never convenient, so it is critical that our community be prepared for the unknown. Being able to respond and activate either a departmental or individual emergency plan is not an easy feat. By reviewing plans and engaging our community more frequently, we can create a culture of preparedness and actually become more resilient together. We strongly encourage everyone to become familiar with their own plans, be it an individual plan, family plan, or department plan, in order to be more resilient once an emergency strikes.
We are closely monitoring Hurricane Rafael as it develops and enters the Gulf of Mexico. The storm’s exact track remains uncertain at this time, but it is likely to weaken significantly as it moves into the northern Gulf with landfall projected for Sunday or Monday. We anticipate minimal impact on our campus and do not foresee significant changes to class schedules or campus operations.
