Storm Preparedness

Designate a non-local relative or friend to serve as a family contact.  Be prepared to communicate your pre-storm plan and to confirm that you are okay after the storm.

Build or purchase an emergency kit with supplies to last 3-5 days.  Ensure this includes cash and prescription medication. Disaster Supply Checklist (noaa.gov)

Keep your car filled with gas and check all fluids and tire pressures (including the spare).  Know how you will evacuate and the route options available if an evacuation order is issued.

Back up your computer data and consider using a cloud based storage solution, such as university-approved Microsoft Office 365.

Purchase rental insurance for and take pictures/inventory of your personal possessions.

Student living on campus should see the Residence Life Hurricane Preparedness guide.

Determine safe evacuation routes inland as well as alternative routes.

Review Shelter in Place plan, making sure Disaster Kit is fully stocked and fresh batteries & supplies are included.

Develop a communication plan with family, friends, and co-workers.

Advise Department Head of evacuation destination.

Have cash on hand for post-windstorm needs, such as buying food and supplies.

Make sure work station has necessary supplies in case called back to work before campus reopens.

Departments and Colleges should complete the Continuity of Operations form yearly.

Confirm updated contact and evacuation information for all employees. 

Review the Hurricane Plan and initiate any actions needed in this phase and ensure revisions are current for new activities involving materials that will be damaged or lost in the event of prolonged power or other utility outage.

Backup all computer files on a network drive or approved cloud-based storage program.

Ensure needed emergency/disaster supplies are available.

Verify all emergency or back-up equipment is operational and create/update list of emergency items.

Review specific roles and responsibilities with employees.