Rain
A gray sky sheds rain
It waits while classes meet
Storms again after
Lunchtime
Open the day’s lunch
Pausing from tasks and “to do”
A most welcome rest
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A gray sky sheds rain
It waits while classes meet
Storms again after
Open the day’s lunch
Pausing from tasks and “to do”
A most welcome rest
Hurricane Dorian has been announced by official weather sources to hit the east coast of Florida. To prepare yourself for the storm, here are some essential tips to follow when a hurricane approaches:
And most importantly, keep yourself, family, friends and pets safe during this weather catastrophe.
As Hurricane Dorian approaches, Brevard County Emergency Management’s website states that in the event of an evacuation, shelters will open.
Brevard Emergency Management also stated on their website that shelters are to be used as a last resort and only in the event of an evacuation.
Those seeking an evacuation shelter will need to bring their own bedding, nonperishable food, medications and medical equipment, personal hygiene items and entertainment.
Florida Tech’s Security Department states online that there are evacuation centers intended for Florida Tech residents at Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School in West Melbourne and Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay.
At eleven p.m., The National Hurricane Center announced Hurricane Dorian has been upgraded to a category two hurricane.
Florida Tech stated on their website that class/university operation cancellations will be announced by 4:00 p.m. Friday.
Florida Tech Facilities will be installing hurricane shutters Friday afternoon, and all emergency generators will be tested and ready to go, according to Dewey Yeatts, director of facilities management.
Yeatts also stated that Facilities is working to support dining services during the hurricane, and sand bags are being delivered to buildings that need them.
Tropical Storm Dorian is twenty-five miles southeast of the island of St. Croix as of eleven this morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters predict it will turn into a category 3 hurricane as it approaches the US. Experts say it will make landfall on Florida’s coast late Sunday or early Monday.
At 10:30 Wednesday morning, Florida Tech announced they are monitoring Tropical Storm Dorian. Currently, classes and university operations are proceeding as scheduled.
Administration stated that if cancellations or evacuations occur, Florida Tech community members can find information through Florida Tech’s website, email, Security texts/calls, social media, WFIT-FM 89.5 FM, local media, or an emergency information line (888-820-4636).
We will post updates as the Tropical Storm Dorian develops and Florida Tech releases new information.