飓风信息

In the event that a hurricane is anticipated to affect the Gulf Coast, the University 会激活它 应急通信 channels and send timely updates 到 University community.

Using the best available information from weather authorities projecting the strength and trajectory of hurricanes, the University will assess and act on the need for closing 校园 well before severe weather activity begins in the area, and far enough in advance of landfall for most students to travel home.

If a hurricane is anticipated to be severe enough to require the use of shelters, the University will officially suspend operations and evacuate its 校园, at which time all events and classes will be canceled and only pre-designated essential personnel will be allowed to remain on 校园.

In the event of a hurricane with university closure and mandatory evacuation announced, only residential students with a permanent address in a location which is father away than a 400-mile radius of 校园 may choose to remain and seek shelter in a University designated Best Available Refuge Area (BARA). The University’s Department of 住房 will identify and notify those 校园 residents regarding sheltering procedures pursuant 大学政策. All other students must make arrangements to travel 到ir home or other location until the University announces that it is safe to return to 校园.

Because hurricane information can change quickly and it may not be possible for USA to provide updates during a storm, the University encourages students, faculty and staff to monitor official weather information disseminated 到 public by the National Weather Service and use their best judgment about personal safety and travel.

For more information on hurricane preparedness and evacuation routes, please refer 到 State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency 网站.