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Clemson University officials continue to monitor weather conditions associated with Hurricane Florence. Classes and university operations in the Upstate continue on normal schedules. Updates to be provided Sunday.

Clemson officials continue to monitor weather conditions associated with Hurricane Florence, which made landfall this morning in North Carolina. While the exact times and impacts of the storm remain in flux, the Upstate is expected to experience effects of the storm sometime this weekend.

What we are doing

• Clemson classes and operations in the Upstate remain on normal schedules.
• The kickoff time of Saturday’s Clemson-Georgia Southern football game is noon. Visit cClemsonTigers.com for updates on other events.
• Check with your event organizer to determine the status of your Family Weekend.
• We are continuing to host students and staff members from Coastal Carolina University, which closed due to the storm.

What you should do

Be aware of the danger of falling trees, limbs, possible power outages and flash flooding.

• High winds: The safest place to be during high winds is away from windows with as many walls between you and the wind, and on the lowest level possible. In advance of these winds, remember to bring in any outside items that are not secured to the ground.
• Flooding dangers: A lot of rain in a short period of time can result in flash flooding. Whenever there is flooding remember to never drive through flooded roads and ensure critical personal paperwork is kept in a waterproof container or bag.
• Power outages: Ensure you know how to report outages to your power company. Report on-campus outages to CUPD at 864-656-2222. Never use candles during a power outage and keep generators outside. Be prepared for a power outage by having an emergency supply kit that is stocked with water, non-perishable food, cash, batteries and other items. Click here for information about emergency kit supplies.

How we communicate

Clemson provides updates through:

• CU alerts page
• Clemson University homepage
• Inside Clemson email
• CU Safe Alert text messages and Alertus messages– click here to learn how to sign up to receive alerts.
• @InsideClemson Twitter and Instagram accounts
• CU Safe Twitter account @cusafety

What’s available to you

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to students distressed by developing events. Visit clemson.edu/caps for online resources and access information.
• The university’s employee assistance program, Deer Oaks, provides counseling services for faculty and staff, as well as their dependents/household members. Contact Deer Oaks at 866-327-2400.
• Visit the Parking Services Facebook page for updates and check the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) Facebook page for schedule and route information.
• Residential students should follow @ClemsonHome and @ClemsonDining on Twitter for updated hours of operation.

Visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) for information about closings, shelters and overall response for the state of South Carolina. You can also download the SCEMD app on any mobile device and follow them on Twitter at @SCEMD.

Clemson officials continue to monitor weather conditions as Hurricane Florence approaches the coast. The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall on the coast sometime Thursday.

The Upstate is expected to feel the effects of the storm this weekend with heavy rain and potential flash flooding.

The path and timing of the storm is uncertain, so continue to monitor weather forecasts.

 Here’s what we’re doing

• Clemson remains in regular contact with local and state emergency services.
• Many events associated with Clemson’s Family Weekend have been canceled. Check with your event organizer to confirm.
• Athletics officials have changed the kickoff time of Saturday’s Clemson-Georgia Southern football game to noon. Visit ClemsonTigers.com for updates.
• We’re hosting 55 students and 20 staff members from Coastal Carolina University, which closed due to the storm. They are being housed at Johnstone Hall.

Here’s what you should do

Be safe.

• Stay alert to threatening weather and be prepared to take cover.
• Be aware of the danger of falling trees, limbs, possible power outages and flash flooding.

Be informed. Clemson provides updates through:

• CU alerts page
• Clemson University homepage
• Inside Clemson email
• CU Safe Alert text messages and Alertus messages– click here to learn how to sign up to receive alerts.
• @InsideClemson Twitter and Instagram accounts
• CU Safe Twitter account @cusafety
• Students should share this information with their friends and family members.

Know your resources.

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to students distressed in response to developing events. Visit clemson.edu/caps for online resources and access information.
• The university’s employee assistance program, Deer Oaks, provides counseling services for faculty and staff, as well as their dependents/household members. Contact Deer Oaks at 866-327-2400.
• Visit the Parking Services Facebook page for updates and check the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) Facebook page for schedule and route information.
• Residential students should follow @ClemsonHome and @ClemsonDining on Twitter for updated hours of operation.

Faculty and staff:

State government offices and their employees will follow the same hazardous weather decisions made by the county government officials where the state office is located.

Clemson University is a state agency with employees spread throughout the state. Employees should investigate whether or not their Clemson work location is closed or on delay through these steps:

• Visit the county government offices website, which lists county-by-county closings.
• Review the county government office’s schedule for your Clemson workplace.
• Follow the schedule of that county’s government office.

Special Note: If your supervisor deems you “essential” to maintain vital operations, you need to report to work during the closing.

Employees should not enter leave requests until after the weather event and further guidance from Human Resources is provided.

Each employee must take responsibility for the following:

• knowing and understanding the emergency closing procedure,
• getting information on weather conditions and pertinent announcements about the university,
• determining the safety of travel arrangements, and
• working with supervisors to satisfy any work time missed.

For updates on the storm and emergency planning information, visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division webpage.

 

 

 

Clemson University classes and all University sponsored activities in the Charleston area have been cancelled and all university facilities in 26 South Carolina counties will be closed beginning Tuesday morning. Gov. Henry McMaster ordered the closures as Hurricane Florence approaches the coast. The affected counties are Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Barnwell, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lexington, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter and Williamsburg.

Classes and offices in the Upstate are not affected by the order.

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

Employees

Employees should not enter leave requests until after the storm and receiving further guidance from Human Resources. If your supervisor deems you “essential” to maintain vital operations, you need to report to work during the closing. Check with your supervisor for instructions.

Things to know

-Lane reversal will go into effect to westbound only on Interstate 26 (from Charleston to Columbia), and Route 501 (leaving Myrtle Beach), beginning at noon Tuesday, Sept. 11.

-Shelters are 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clemson officials continue to monitor weather conditions in preparation for Hurricane Florence, which is expected to impact the East Coast.

Faculty, staff and students should prepare by downloading and reviewing Clemson University’s emergency closing policy and procedures so you’ll know what to do if conditions deteriorate.

University officials monitor local weather conditions before making decisions to cancel classes, close offices or delay openings. Find updates on the status of Clemson classes and office closings at these sources:

Online
CU Alerts page
Clemson University homepage
CU Safety Web page
County government offices website – for county-by-county closings. If a county government closes, then the Clemson offices and facilities in that county are also closed.

Text and email
CU Safe Alert text messages and Alertus messages
CU Safe Twitter account (@cu safety)
Inside Clemson email and @InsideClemson Twitter and Instagram accounts

Other
Call 864-656-9513 for closure updates.
Local TV and radio station websites

Faculty and staff:
Only the governor can forgive time lost, so any part of your usual workday missed due to hazardous weather must be satisfied. Any announcement on TV or radio most likely applies to classes and students. A little further investigation may be in order.

Clemson University is a state agency with employees spread throughout the state. If the governor has declared all state agencies closed, Clemson will be closed. If the governor has not declared all state agencies closed and only portions of the state are impacted, you should investigate whether or not your Clemson work location is closed or on delay through these steps:

-Visit the county government offices website, which lists county-by-county closings.
-Review the county government office’s schedule for your Clemson workplace.
-Follow the schedule of that county’s government office.

Special Note: If your supervisor deems you “essential” to maintain vital operations, you need to report to work during the closing.

The bottom line is that each employee must take responsibility for the following:
-knowing and understanding the emergency closing procedure,
-getting information on weather conditions and pertinent announcements about the university,
-determining the safety of travel arrangements, and
-working with supervisors to satisfy any work time missed.

For updates on the storm and emergency planning information, visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division webpage.