Destructive Weather Procedures
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Alert- Hurricane/Tropical storm conditions are possible in the specified area, usually, within 72hrs.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch- Hurricane/Tropical storm conditions are possible in the specified area, usually within 36hrs.
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning- Hurricane/Tropical storm conditions are expected in the specified area, usually with 24 hrs.
NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE CAMPUS WITHIN 24HRS OF A HURRICANE.
| Hurricane Category | Wind Speed | Damage | Bethune-Cookman Emergency Response Plan |
| 1 |
119-154 km/hr 74-95 mi/hr |
Minimal |
College on Alert Possible Cancellation of Classes Students Retricted to Residence Halls Food Service Provided in Residence Halls Residence Hall Monitored by Security Staff |
| 2 |
155-178 km/hr 96-110 mi/hr |
Moderate |
Students will be relocated to the Performing Arts Center (PAC), a Volusia County Approved Emergency Shelter capable of sustaining Category 5 Hurricanes Curfew Imposed Food Service Security Planned Student Activities Adequate Staffing |
| 3 |
179-210 km/hr 111-130 mi/hr |
Extensive |
Campus will be evacuated Staff will assist with evacuation/transportation plans Calls will be made to parents/guardians regarding students'plans to travel with freinds Students will be asked to complete an evacuation/travel form inclusive of a contact person and relationship to student, telephone number, city, state and email address Parents/Guardians will be responsible for travel costs Online class assignements will be available to students through a link on the University's Homepage |
