Hurricanes
Hurricane Paloma information: Please visit the National Hurricane Center for more information at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Hurricanes don’t strike often, but in a coastal area, it is important that all residents be aware of the possibility and prepared to take necessary steps in case a hurricane threatens. Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. The following terms are helpful to know:
- Hurricane Watch: Hurricane poses possible threat to specified coastal areas and is likely to strike within 24-36 hours.
- Hurricane Warning: Hurricane is EXPECTED to strike within 24 hours or less. Hurricane damage and danger can come from a flood surge, which may be as high as 18 feet, as well as from high winds.
- Tropical storms are intense storms with winds of less than 74 mph. They seldom pose a threat to residents, although residents should be prepared for power outages and other effects of high winds and strong rain.
Palm Beach Atlantic University has plans in place to help students, faculty and staff prepare for the approach of a tropical storm or hurricane. Our plans include:
- Notification of class cancellations or campus closings prior to the storm
- Information updates during the storm
- Reports on power outages or damage to campus facilities as a result of the storm
- Information on reopening campus and resumption of classes
University information is communicated through several official sources: e-mail listservs, the PBA Web site (www.pba.edu), campus cable system, campus telephone system and information lines.
- Employees: Call 803-2088 or 1-800-299-6483
- Students, parents, public: Call 803-2089 or 1-800-400-5076
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