Storm Preparedness

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

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

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

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

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

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

Determine safe evacuation routes inl和 as well as alternative routes.

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

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

Advise Department Head of evacuation destination.

Have cash on h和 for post-windstorm needs, such as buying food 和 supplies.

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

Departments 和 大学s should complete the Continuity of Operations form 每年.

Confirm updated contact 和 evacuation information for all employees. 

Review the Hurricane Plan 和 initiate any actions needed in this phase 和 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 和 create/update list of 应急物品.

Review specific roles 和 responsibilities with employees.