Hurricanes

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.

Click on the image on the right for the latest from the National Hurricane Center.

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 website (www.pba.edu), campus cable system, campus telephone system, information lines, the main PBA Facebook page and the main PBA Twitter account.

Employees: Call 803-2088 or 1-800-299-6483

Students, parents, public: Call 1-800-400-5076

Click on the links below for the latest from the major Palm Beach County media outlets:

What you can do now:

PBA has an Alert Messaging System for current students, faculty and staff. Check your cell phone as the PBA Alert Messaging System utilizes cell numbers to send alerts via text messages in the event of an emergency.
Have a personal hurricane plan. Palm Beach Atlantic’s president might decide to close the campus for safety reasons if a storm threatens the campus. All resident students are required to file their personal hurricane plans with Residence Life staff, but it’s a good idea for everyone to have plan. Most students plan to return home, if they live within driving distance, or stay at the home of a roommate or suite mate.
Secure your data. Make backups of your computer files regularly during hurricane season.
Have a small supply of food and water on hand. Even if you leave your residence, you will want to bring personal supplies with you. A flashlight and spare batteries are good to have around, too.

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