2011 Season Notification
As you know, the 2011 hurricane season officially began on June 1st and will continue through November 30th. Natural disasters are unforeseen and unfortunate events that may truly impact our lives.
If a hurricane or severe weather threatens any of NSU's campuses or sites, the fastest and most effective way to get critical information is on the university's Web site at www.nova.edu or by calling the NSU Emergency Hotline at 800-256-5065.
The web site and hotline will contain information on campus closings, event cancellations and re-openings. We recommend storing the hotline number in your cell phone so it is on-hand when you need it. New information is updated on the hotline and posted on the Web site as frequently as warranted. Information may also be distributed via email, text messages, SharkTube and the digital signs on the corners of the main campus. In addition, local television, radio and newspapers will be used to reach those do not have access to a telephone or to the Internet.
The authority for declaring the closing of the university and NSU properties is the sole responsibility of my office. In the event of an emergency, we may close a part of or all of the university's campuses, regional sites, and/or locations.
For NSU students living on-campus, please be sure to review the Hurricane and Tropical Storm procedures on page 30 of the Residential Living Guide.
We feel that this multi-channel approach will help to keep everyone informed before, during and after a hurricane. We encourage you to review the published NSU emergency procedures by visiting www.nova.edu/hurricane.
George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.
NSU President
