{"id":446,"date":"2015-12-02T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T22:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eckerdstaging.com\/safety\/?page_id=446"},"modified":"2024-10-30T16:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T20:42:38","slug":"tropical","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/safety\/preparedness\/tropical\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropical Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;48&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Tropical Weather<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;32&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;right&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<div class='rssjb'><ul>\n<li> <a class='title' target='' href='https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/news\/blog\/fully-operational-15\/'>Currently fully operational<\/a><br\/><span class=\"excerpt\">Eckerd College is fully operational at this time. In case of an emergency, an alert will be issued and information will be posted here.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;32&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;right&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Post-Hurricane Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>General<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the return plan?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Faculty and staff return to in-person operations to finalize the reopening of facilities beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct, 21. On Saturday, Oct. 26, the College fully reopens and students may start moving back into their residence halls starting at 9 a.m.; food service will open for lunch. Students whose travel may delay their return to campus past Sunday, October 27 should email <a href=\"mailto:tropicalassistance@eckerd.edu\">tropicalassistance@eckerd.edu<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/news\/blog\/remote-opertions\/\">View additional details.<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/18\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will there be refunds for tuition?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]No. While it is not our preference to teach remotely, during events such as hurricanes, our instruction continues but in different modalities. Likewise, faculty and staff continue to work closely with students in support of their academic progress. If you are experiencing academic, financial, or personal hardships due to Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, please contact <a href=\"mailto:tropicalassistance@eckerd.edu\">tropicalassistance@eckerd.edu<\/a>, which reaches a team of Student Life staff members to provide help and direct your questions to relevant campus contacts.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will there be refunds for room or board for the period of time of the campus closure?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Further information about the room and board credit policy will be forthcoming. If you are experiencing academic, financial, or personal hardships due to Hurricane Helene or Milton, please contact <a href=\"mailto:tropicalassistance@eckerd.edu\">tropicalassistance@eckerd.edu<\/a>, which reaches a team of Student Life staff members to provide help and direct your questions to relevant campus contacts.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/18\/2024 <\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Student Affairs<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can students retrieve items from their residence hall rooms while campus is closed?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Yes. Students will be able to retrieve items from their residence hall rooms during the following times: Thursday, October 17-Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Students should complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSebrCuuxv_lFMszH8t55I0FBoqQShKvnXkwQtSzYBZHDlWk9Q\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">this form<\/a> to schedule a date; we do not want you to miss class. We will be limiting the number of students allowed each day to 75 because of the continued wastewater service issues. Additional dates and times during the week of Oct 21-25 will be identified and shared via email over the weekend.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can students get mail that was already delivered or will be delivered to them on campus?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Mail Services suspended services when the campus closed for Hurricane Helene on September 25. Since Thursday, October 3, 2024, all packages that were held by any carriers were returned to sender.<\/p>\n<p>Limited mail services resumed October 15 for USPS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/ship\/first-class-mail.htm\">First-Class Mail<\/a> (letters, postcards, large envelopes). Mail Services has reported delays in local mail operations due to the effects of Hurricane Milton. No other carriers (Amazon, UPS, FedEx, etc.) are delivering mail to campus at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Offices that receive mail critical to college operations will be notified of those items so a designee may pick them up from campus.<\/p>\n<p>Students who receive First-Class Mail to campus after October 3 will not be able to access their mail until campus reopens. This mail (and any mailed delivered prior to September 25) will remain on campus until the campus reopens. Students that receive an absentee ballot will be informed via email how to retrieve that item prior to the reopening of campus.<\/p>\n<p><em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can students learn if their room sustained damage?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Each residence hall room has been individually inspected after each hurricane. Students whose residence hall room was impacted by either hurricane have already been contacted directly by Student Affairs by telephone or email.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can students learn if their car sustained damage?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Students whose parked vehicles were impacted by Hurricane Helene were called by Student Affairs staff on Tuesday, October 1. If your vehicle is currently on campus and you would like a status update, please email <a href=\"mailto:safety@eckerd.edu\">safety@eckerd.edu<\/a>.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can I retrieve my car from campus?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Students will be able to retrieve their car from campus during the following times:\u00a0 Thursday, October 17-Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Please complete <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSebrCuuxv_lFMszH8t55I0FBoqQShKvnXkwQtSzYBZHDlWk9Q\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">this form<\/a> to schedule a date; we do not want you to miss class.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Technology<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I check out equipment from ITS?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Yes. Please email <a href=\"mailto:itshelp@eckerd.edu\">itshelp@eckerd.edu<\/a> with your requests. Equipment availability is limited. You may be asked to collect your equipment from the officer at the back gate.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Volunteering and Assistance<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I volunteer to clean up campus?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]No. We appreciate that so many members of our community have offered to help, but the College is not hosting on-campus volunteers at this time. Our Facilities team and hired contractors, including remediation experts, are working to address damages and clean-up.<br \/>\n<em>Added 10\/4\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can I help Eckerd employees in need?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]We are heartened by the generous outreach to the Eckerd community. The public is welcome to use the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eckerdcollege\"> Eckerd College Facebook page<\/a> to share offers of assistance, housing and other resources to our community by leaving a comment on our most recent post about the storm.<br \/>\n<em>Added 10\/4\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can I help residents of St. Petersburg in need?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Eckerd faculty, staff and students are mobilizing in our local neighborhoods and beyond to provide assistance to those in great need. Eckerd students, employees and alumni can fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1gJUfsEOEJEI8lJk172li6WAja1ru7indSO33IsMg7LE\/viewform\">volunteer interest form<\/a>; Campus Activities will then be in touch with opportunities.<br \/>\n<em>Added 10\/4\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How can I help the College financially? Is there a fund?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Yes. Eckerd has set up a Hurricane Relief Fund, which will help the College rebuild and renew after the storm, directing support to the most urgent campus priorities, providing support for students with financial hardship, and ensuring continuity of the Eckerd experience for our students. If you visit <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Feckerd.edu%2Fgiving%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1IMM1wq_RkSZcUBOUKxSsAROk-lMwKI9PTafPjZtmoROzzKk7RvSoYzLw_aem_c_UeWciXYw9DrauP1knzrw&amp;h=AT2CVmXIHBKNytWGWCfwEbn0YFb7vmMIPDBRSpeZ7a4aGxK-onSUH1Ffk2a3k2gZmruiW92_R-i2tX4IyUKWmYxeFWx8ajkIMe8oWmgkrRcFZkAjygS0nnB7r6Ht9U_sc5s46Q4&amp;__tn__=R]-R&amp;c[0]=AT00dX_1eijW1X5eJ0vDiWVGZzsARXcTya7Dzfrs-jZchWzBG-YtDRQXqZGsEbfed1dapW3v0CFhGSs8BTu3XdKfO6KHKfAInCcxvc8YZdJocfj5NTp4XlYX34IWXmxbe__VpDsqqWfb3IYZ6N9JSY39rQCvvCxevg4AaLkZvDGx886BsCEwA2BCdUGSugIJKjmlutWsdFkXrecuuo_FXOEzI1s\">eckerd.edu\/giving<\/a>, you can choose this fund as your designation. Thank you for your generosity.<br \/>\n<em>Updated 10\/16\/2024<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;64&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-2-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;right&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Readiness<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Tropical storm season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. 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