Friday, Sept. 27, at 11:30 a.m.

No Significant Damage to 在线博彩 Campuses from Hurricane Helene

The University of West Georgia campuses sustained no significant damage from Hurricane Helene overnight, and modified operations will continue as shared Wednesday evening (see message below). The university will return to normal operations Saturday. 
 
We encourage our community to stay safe and weather-aware, as runoff from last night's rain may still cause localized flooding, and scattered power outages remain in our area. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 p.m. today, and winds of 20-30 miles per hour may continue through the afternoon. 
 
Join us tomorrow at University Stadium as 在线博彩 Football takes on North Alabama! Tailgating begins at 11 a.m., followed by Wolf Walk at 11:45 a.m. and kickoff at 2 p.m. Wear your blue, secure your tickets and parking passes, and be ready to make some noise cheering on the Wolves! 

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Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:15 p.m.

在线博彩 Adjusting Operations Starting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Continuing Through All Day Friday 

Classes Will Transition to Online Modality 
 

The University of West Georgia is closely monitoring the effects of Hurricane Helene, with the safety and well-being of our community as our highest priority. As a precaution, 在线博彩 will adjust its operations starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday and continuing through Friday, with classes transitioning to an online format. 
  
University leadership will coordinate with their teams to ensure essential services, such as housing and dining, continue to operate for students. All non-essential services will be closed. The West Commons Dining Hall will remain open on Thursday from 2-8 p.m., and the East Commons Dining Hall will be open on Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  
For those who need to be on campus or travel through the area, please exercise caution, as debris may impact roadways and walkways. 
  
Further updates regarding university operations, including the status of the 在线博彩 Football game against North Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 28, will be communicated as needed via email, on 在线博彩’s official social media channels, via the LiveSafe mobile app, and on this webpage.

 


Terminology

An incident that is dynamic and quickly evolving, which involves an individual(s) who presents a potential imminent danger to people by making threats, and/or shows intent to cause harm or perform violence, and/or displays a weapon or uses deadly physical force, including but not limited to firearms, bladed weapons, or a vehicle.

A notification that the emergency or dangerous situation has ended.

When this is announced, only those employees identified as essential will remain on campus. All after faculty, staff, and students will depart. No one should return until a procedure is announced. Monitor the 在线博彩 Alert website for updates.

LiveSafe is the free mobile safety app for students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and visitors. This app allows you to stay safe by providing a streamlined way to communicate directly with University Police and allows safety officials to better protect you.

The directive used to stop access and/or egress as appropriate, to all or a portion of the buildings on campus. 

Strategies initiated and designed to reduce the risk of accidents, harm, or injury. Examples include avoiding walking or parking in shadowed areas, being alert to what and who is around you, being aware of the locations of the blue light emergency phones throughout campus.

An announcement in reference to a specific building or an area of the campus requires the University Police or other law enforcement agencies to stop entry of pedestrians or vehicles into that area.

A directive to seek immediate shelter indoors following the announcement of an emergency condition. The act of sheltering in an area inside a building offers occupants an elevated level of protection. Move to the designated sheltering area in the building you are in. If no sheltering area is indicated, choose an interior room or one with as few doors and windows as possible. Remain there until the danger has passed. Examples include tornado or other severe weather, active threat, or hazardous materials spill.

A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. 

A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. For example, if a tornado warning is issued, students, faculty, and staff should take immediate precautions to shelter in place until the threat passes.

Emergency Information and Instructions

In the event of an emergency, please contact 911.

  • 在线博彩 Fast Command - Learn more about the University of West Georgia's official Digital Disaster Response System.
  • LiveSafe App - LiveSafe is the free mobile safety app for the University of West Georgia.

 

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