Tuskegee University classes will be canceled and normal operations suspended on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, due to the expected impact of Hurricane Irma. This does not include residence halls, which will be open for campus residents only.
Since the track and intensity of this storm may change, any decision regarding Tuesday operations will be made at a later time and communicated to the campus community via email, online and through social media.
The East Alabama area has been placed under a tropical storm watch, meaning that tropical storm wind conditions are possible within the next 48 hours. Peak winds of 40-50 mph with gusts to 70 mph are possible from Monday morning until early Tuesday morning. Rain amounts are forecast at two to four inches, with locally higher amounts possible.
Actions you should take include:
- identifying where you will seek shelter during the storm.
- ensuring you have emergency supplies on hand. For tips on preparing an emergency kit and family communication plan, visit ready.gov.
- bringing any loose items inside or securing them outside so they don’t become dangerous projectiles in strong winds.
- keeping cell phones charged so you have a way of communicating if the power goes out.
