Classes and Activities at SU and UMES to Continue as Planned

September 13, 10 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---As Hurricane Florence approaches the Southeast U.S., weather predictions for our region over the past two days have been consistent: It is a non-threat to Salisbury University. The campus remains open, with all classes and activities, including athletics events, currently continuing as planned.

SU students taking classes at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore should note that UMES has announced it also will remain open as scheduled.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for Wicomico County and surrounding areas due to storm surge and recent rain saturation. While this is not expected to affect the campus, students, faculty and staff living in or commuting from these areas should take any actions they feel necessary for their personal safety.

As University officials monitor the progress of Hurricane Florence, further communications will continue when needed.

 

September 12, 3:30 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University officials are monitoring Hurricane Florence and its progress toward the Southeast U.S. At this time, no major disruptions to campus operations are anticipated. As announced earlier, classes and other activities are planned to continue as scheduled.

In light of updated weather forecasts, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is continuing with its classes and regularly scheduled operations today (Wednesday, September 12). SU students taking courses at UMES should visit the UMES website or check with their instructors there for announcements about classes on Thursday and Friday.

The National Weather Service forecast still shows the storm reaching the Carolina coast on Thursday, then continuing inland. Wicomico County is predicted to see scattered precipitation and moderate winds throughout the next few days.

Flooding remains a possibility in coastal and low-lying areas due to storm surge and recent rain saturation. SU community members living in or commuting from these areas should take any actions they feel necessary for their personal safety.

 

September 12, 9:15 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University officials continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Florence, and, at this time, no major disruptions to campus operations are anticipated. Classes and other activities are planned to continue as scheduled.

The current National Weather Service forecast shows the storm reaching the Carolina coast on Thursday, then continuing inland. Wicomico County is predicted to see scattered precipitation and moderate winds throughout the next few days.

Flooding remains a possibility in coastal and low-lying areas due to storm surge and recent rain saturation. SU community members living in or commuting from these areas should take any actions they feel necessary for their personal safety.

For up-to-date notices on campus emergencies, including weather, please download the Alertus+ app to mobile devices. Information is available on the SU Police Department’s Alertus+ page.

Additional campus communications regarding Hurricane Florence will be posted on the SU website, and Facebook and Twitter pages.

 

September 11, 6 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---As Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast, SU community members should begin to take precautions, including having a supply of bottled water and working flashlights on hand, in case of flooding contamination, power outages or other emergencies. Please use the utmost care when traveling and do not drive through standing water.

Students living in areas of Accomack County, VA, and other regions currently under evacuation should leave as directed.

Though current National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts do not show Wicomico County receiving a direct hit from the hurricane, the Delmarva Peninsula is expected to feel impacts from the storm, including heavy rainfall and potentially strong winds, beginning as early as Thursday evening.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southeast Maryland, including Wicomico County. Uncertainty still exists regarding the exact track and speed of the hurricane. Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency to assist jurisdictions in Maryland and neighboring states in case of an emergency.

For the most up-to-date notices on campus emergencies, including weather, please download the Alertus+ app to mobile devices. Information is available on the SU Police Department’s Alertus+ page.

Any campus closings or cancellations also will be posted on the SU website, and Facebook and Twitter pages.

For more information about storm predictions, please visit the National Weather Service or Weather Channel websites.

For more information about SU’s emergency preparedness efforts, visit the SU emergency preparedness webpage.

 

September 11, 12:45 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency to assist jurisdictions in Maryland and neighboring states with preparation as Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southeast Maryland, including Wicomico County. While uncertainty exists regarding the exact track and speed, the risk of impacts is increasing. There is potential for strong winds and extremely heavy rainfall later this week, according to the most recent forecast.  

SU officials continue to monitor the hurricane’s path. At this time, the storm is not expected to directly hit Wicomico County, and the campus remains open with classes and activities continuing as scheduled. Should the University need to close, an announcement will be made via the SU website, and Facebook and Twitter pages. This information also will be shared with local media.

For more information about storm predictions, please visit the National Weather Service or The Weather Channel websites.

For more information about SU’s emergency preparedness efforts, visit the SU emergency preparedness webpage.

 

September 10, 1:45 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University officials are closely monitoring weather forecasts regarding Hurricane Florence. Though current National Weather Service predictions do not show the storm making direct landfall on the Delmarva Peninsula, tropical storm-like conditions may impact the area beginning Thursday, September 13, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and the possibility of flooding.

The hurricane’s exact track will dictate rain, wind, road conditions and flooding threats, so please pay attention to local forecasts, and check the SU website, Facebook and Twitter pages for any updates.