FAMU is Closed through Friday in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is monitoring the potentially dangerous tropical weather system that could bring severe weather conditions to the Florida Panhandle later this week.

Tropical Storm Helene is now forecast to be a major hurricane at landfall along the Florida Big Bend. The potential for impacts is increasing across the region and impacts are possible as early as Thursday night and could last into Friday.

Out of an abundance of caution, classes are canceled Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 27. All academic operations will be suspended to accommodate any potential disruptions caused by the storm. All academic deans and faculty members are asked to work closely with students and provide maximum flexibility during this time.

The University and the College of Law in Orlando will be closed Wednesday through Friday. All clinical/medical/preceptors should follow the procedures outlined in their policies. Consult your academic dean for more guidance. Essential personnel should report to their supervisors. Weekend activities such as Fall Preview and Parents and Family Weekend, will be rescheduled. The FAMU home football game scheduled Saturday is rescheduled to Nov. 29, 2024.

Campus Dining Services will be closed Wednesday through Friday. Meals will be delivered to the residence halls on Wednesday afternoon for Thursday and Friday.

Coleman Library will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Sept. 28.  Pending the return to normal campus operations, the library will open on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The FAMU Developmental Research School (K-12) will close on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will remain closed on Thursday and Friday for the safety of students, teachers, and staff.

The FAMU Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) is closed for the week.

While it is too soon to pinpoint the exact location and magnitude the tropical weather system, the potential for life-threatening storm surge and damaging hurricane-force winds along the coast of the Florida Panhandle and the Florida west coast is increasing.

The University administration will continue to monitor the storm closely and provide updates as necessary. Students, faculty, and staff are urged to stay informed and prioritize their safety during this period.

Please use this time to prepare for your storms and review your hurricane safety plans before the onset of severe weather. You can find preparedness resources:

https://www.floridadisaster.org/disaster-updates/storm-updates/

For further updates, please check FAMU Alert, visit famu.edu, or follow the official FAMU social media channels.

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