Hurricane Information

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Library closing advisory

Monday, 9/18/08 3:00pm EST:
By order of the University President, the library will be closed starting today at 5:00pm and through tomorrow.

Please see the NSU Hurricane Information webpage for the latest advisories.

University and library closing policy

The Office of the University President is the only source of authority to declare partial or complete closings in the NSU campuses, regional sites, and/or locations. In the event of an official Hurricane Warning (or severe weather conditions) announcement, the University President will decide when, if, and which portions of the university will be closed.

Always refer to the NSU Hurricane Information webpage for the most up-to-date hurricane-related announcements or call the NSU weather hotline at (954) 262-7300.

The Alvin Sherman Library is located in the main campus in Davie, Florida, so any main campus closing announcement applies to the library as well. The library website and electronic resources will remain operational as long as possible. However, all University servers may be be shut-down at any time due to safety measures or damage, which would cause the library website, library catalog, and electronic resources to become unavailable.

PLEASE NOTE: Should the NSU web site (www.nova.edu) become unavailable due to a hurricane, please visit the mirror web site at http://blackout.nova.edu. Please bookmark this link * in the event it is needed.
* Note: The library website will not be available at that mirror site.

Information Resources

NSU policy and procedures

• NSU Hurricane Information
  NSU hurricane policy and procedures including closing policy, and campus closing advisories.
• NSU Hurricane Storm Advisory and Preparation Guide (pdf) -
  Information on preparation, closing, safety, reopening, etc.

Hurricane preparedness and disaster planning

• Broward County Hurricane Preparedness
  Hurricane preparedness, shopping guide, evacuation map, shelters, etc.
• FloridaDistaster.org - Florida Division of Emergency Planning
  Disaster planning resources.
• American Red Cross Hurricane Planning
  Disaster planning resources.
• FPL Storm Center
  Storm preparation, safety tips, power restoration, contact information.
• Human Society Hurricane Info
  Hurricane preparation for pets, pet-friendly shelter and other lodging, etc.
• Hurricane Awareness (National Weather Service)
  General information, hurricane preparedness, interactive tutorial for kids.

Weather advisories, storm tracking, etc.

• National Hurricane Center: Tropical Prediction Center
  Detailed information on tropical storms and hurricanes. Maps, satellite images, forecasts, advisories, and more.
• National Weather Service
  Details on current watches, warnings, forecasts and advisories for all types of weather conditions nationwide.
• National Weather Service: Miami-South Florida section
  Details on South Florida weather conditions, watches, warnings, etc.
• NOAA Storm Tracker
  Live links to advisories, tracking maps and satellite images of a particular storm.
• Weather Channel Online
  Weather news, maps, advisories, and more.

News and more

• Miami Herald
  Hurricane information, news, preparation guide.
• South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  Hurricane information, news, preparation guide.

Hurricane Help - Getting help after a hurricane