Category: Alerts

Gov. Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated South Carolina counties effective immediately, including Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown and Horry. Clemson University employees in those counties should refer to their respective county government office on the SCEMD website or their supervisor’s guidance on when to report back to work.

Clemson University classes and all university sponsored activities in the Charleston area will reopen under a normal operating schedule on Monday, Sept. 9. If you are deemed an “essential” employee to maintain vital operations, you should have been contacted by your supervisor regarding your work schedule.

Returning residents from the counties listed above are encouraged to exercise patience and expect lengthy travel times, blocked roadways or detours back to evacuated areas. While weather conditions have improved in these counties, be cautious of fallen trees, downed power lines and standing water in or around roadways. Power outages continue to affect coastal areas as well.

Employees with a work location impacted by Hurricane Dorian

The Office of Human Resources awaits instruction from the governor’s office regarding forgiven time. All leave-eligible, hourly personnel should not submit paid leave accruals in Kronos until advised how the closure will affect compensable hours. All leave-eligible, salaried personnel may submit an emergency closing time-off request as a placeholder to account for missed time until additional guidance is provided.

Clemson University classes and all university sponsored activities in the Charleston area have been cancelled and all university facilities in eight South Carolina counties will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 2. Gov. Henry McMaster ordered the closures due to projected impact from Hurricane Dorian. Closures will remain until further notice from the governor. The affected counties are Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry and Jasper.

Classes and offices in the Upstate are not affected by the order. University officials continue to monitor weather conditions and potential impact as Hurricane Dorian approaches. The path and timing of the storm is still uncertain at this point. Gov. McMaster has declared a State of Emergency for the State of South Carolina in order to maximize available resources if needed.

Students
Students who attend classes in Charleston or from Charleston-based faculty should contact their faculty for guidance in making up the classes.

Employees
Clemson personnel with a work location in an affected county should not report to work tomorrow unless they have been deemed “essential” to maintain vital operations. Check with your supervisor for instructions.

Things to know
-Lane reversal will go into effect to westbound on Interstate 26 (from Charleston to Columbia, beginning at the I-26 and I-526 interchange) beginning at noon on Monday, Sept. 2

-Lane reversal will go into effect to create three westbound lanes on US 278 from Hilton Head Island at the intersection of Spanish Wells Drive and Moss Creek Village Drive (an approximate two-mile stretch) beginning at noon on Monday, Sept. 2

-Shelters will be opening on an as-needed basis. Check with your county and the visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division webpage for details and more information.

-Follow local officials’ guidance.

Issued by University Relations

Did you know a vaccination is your easiest path to providing immunity to measles, a highly contagious viral disease?

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) officials are working with administrators from Clemson University to educate students, faculty and staff on how to take appropriate preventive measures related to health and wellness. DHEC recently shared reports of more than 1,100 cases of measles across 30 states so far in 2019. Ninety percent of those cases involved unvaccinated persons. While zero cases have yet to be confirmed in the state of South Carolina so far in 2019, DHEC has seen a global increase of more than 300 percent over the same time frame from 2018.

DHEC may require proof of immunity from individuals who have been exposed to someone with measles. This is a good time to verify with your medical care provider that you are immune and your vaccination records are up to date. Please take the time to read the university’s measles update for more information and frequently asked questions.

STUDENTS

All students enrolled at Clemson, with the exception of those enrolled in online courses only, are required to show proof of two MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccines unless approved for an exemption (e.g. medical or religious reasons). The university’s average immunity level among students exceeded 99 percent in the most recent academic year.

Individuals who have not yet submitted proof of immunity may be subject to penalty. Immunization clinics and resources are available at Redfern Health Center on the main campus. Read more on our Student Health Services immunization home page.

FACULTY AND STAFF 

Faculty and staff are not currently required to show proof of immunity outside of a few, select departments. If measles were to appear on campus, potentially exposed employees unable to produce proof of immunity could be subject to quarantine by order of DHEC. Please note immunization clinics and resources are available for employees on the main campus through the Joseph F. Sullivan Center. If your department or building is interested in a mobile clinic, please contact the Sullivan Center. Individual appointments can be made by calling 864-656-3076.

Individuals who carry the state health plan as their primary insurance can receive an MMR vaccine, per recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from network pharmacies and health care providers at no cost.

• Receiving your MMR vaccine at a pharmacy:Check with your pharmacist to confirm that the pharmacy provides MMR vaccines. Your MMR vaccine and administration fee will be paid in full.
• Receiving your MMR vaccine at a doctor’s office:If you receive the vaccine in a participating network doctor’s office, the MMR vaccine and administration fee will be paid in full; any associated office visit charges will be processed according to your regular plan coverage rules.

Issued by University Relations

The Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) is investigating two reported motorcycle thefts over a three-day period.

On Thursday, April 25, a 2015 red and white Yamaha was stolen from the motorcycle/moped parking area adjacent to Byrnes Hall. Attached find a photograph of a person of interest in reference to the theft.

On Sunday, April 28, a second motorcycle, a 2016 blue and silver Yamaha, was stolen from the E-1 parking lot between Hendrix Student Center and the Biosystems Research Complex. The owner of the second motorcycle witnessed an unknown subject on his vehicle near the greenhouses on Cherry Road. The subject fled on foot and was described as a white male with a slim build, short black hair and black facial hair. The subject was wearing a gray sweatshirt with a white t-shirt underneath along with dark pants.

If you have any information concerning these thefts, please contact CUPD at 864-656-2222.

Police offer these tips to help prevent future occurrences:

• Lock your ignition and remove the key
• Use locks to secure your motorcycle; locks take time to remove, which may deter theft
• Attach and lock your motorcycle to a stationary object
• Look for spots to park which are visible to the public
• Do not leave a motorcycle running
• Keep your vehicle information in a safe place

Issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.

Issued by the Office of University Relations

CU SAFE ALERT: Theft motorcycle recovered at Redfern. White male suspect wearing dark khaki pants and grey sweatshirt fled from the scene. Male early mid 20’s with mustache. Be aware of surroundings. Make sure to lock all vehicles and secure your possessions.