Dear Campus Community,
The College of Charleston will follow a normal schedule for all classes, activities and business operations on Tuesday, September 30.
Because of the potential for high winds and the timing of high tides, we expect some local flooding in the downtown Charleston area. The city’s TideEye app is a valuable resource for tracking tide levels and road closures due to flooding.
Any adjustments to schedules and/or work modes will be communicated through the Cougar Alert emergency notification system and at emergency.charleston.edu.
Please stay tuned to local news and monitor the latest updates from the National Weather Service.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Please familiarize yourself with flood safety tips and resources provided by the National Weather Service.
- Everyone should have a personal safety plan and be prepared for potential events such as power outages, flooding and downed tree limbs. Do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth. Turn around, don’t drown. Follow directions from law enforcement, emergency responders and College officials.
- For emergencies on or off campus, dial 911. To contact CofC Public Safety for non-emergencies, dial 843.953.5609.
- The Information Technology Service Desk will remain available by phone, email and chat. Check the IT website for hours and contact information.
- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division maintains valuable hurricane information and resources on its website at hurricane.sc.
COUGAR ALERTS
- CofC students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receive Cougar Alerts. Add 843.805.5507 to your Contacts/Address book on your mobile phone and label it Cougar Alert.
- Update your mobile phone and email address in MyPortal.
- Parents, families, visitors, and others can receive Cougar Alerts by texting the word cougaralert to 333111. You will automatically receive Cougar Alerts via text message. To also receive the alerts by email, reply to the confirmation text with your email address.
Sincerely,
CofC Emergency Management Team