{"id":14672,"date":"2023-08-28T11:28:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T15:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.stetson.edu\/brown-center\/?p=14672"},"modified":"2023-08-28T11:28:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T15:28:50","slug":"preparing-for-hurricanes-28aug2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.stetson.edu\/brown-center\/2023\/08\/14672\/","title":{"rendered":"PREPARING FOR HURRICANES 28AUG2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As we busily prepare for a possible hurricane you might be thinking how you are going to manage your courses. &nbsp;After all, you really just started getting into the groove, right? &nbsp;Some things you might want to consider \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make a communication plan with your students<\/strong>. &nbsp; Its likely we will miss at least a few days but in a bad storm that could turn into several weeks. &nbsp;Before the storm comes and your student scatter, think about setting up a communication plan. &nbsp;Keep in mind that after campus reopens, it can still take your students several days to return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stetson.edu\/other\/canvas\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Canvas<\/a><\/strong>. &nbsp;Canvas is a cloud-based service, so it should be accessible as long as you have an internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Think through your assignments and assessments<\/strong>. &nbsp;This is the time to evaluate. &nbsp;What\u2019s critical? &nbsp; If you miss significant time with your students, what will you need from them to determine their progress toward your learning outcomes? &nbsp;How will you adjust your grading plan? &nbsp;How will you communicate that to your students. (It\u2019s a \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/starcasm.net\/archives\/58259\">make it work<\/a>\u201d moment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do you have advice?<\/strong>&nbsp;Share it in the comments below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, in any disaster personal safety is the primary concern. &nbsp;However, it doesn\u2019t hurt to have a plan. &nbsp;For those of you sheltering in DeLand and Volusia County, the links below are good places for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volusia.org\/services\/emergency-services\/emergency-management\/get-prepared\/shelter-information.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volusia County Shelter Information<\/a>&nbsp;(the closest to campus is DeLand High School)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stetson.edu\/other\/hatter-alert\/severe-weather-preparation.php\">Stetson Hurricane Preparedness Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridadisaster.org\/\">Florida Division of Emergency Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/animals\" target=\"_blank\">Planning for pets during a disaster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stetsonU\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stetson Facebook Page<\/a>&nbsp;(updates will be posted there)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stetson.edu\/other\/hatter-alert\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hatter Alert<\/a>&nbsp;(Stetson\u2019s emergency notification system)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, below we have some tips on planning for electricity outages and water shortages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electricity outage planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Before a power outage:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prep outdoor cooking equipment (camping gear, BBQ grill, fire grill, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using gas, stock up on lighters and\/or matches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using coal, stock up on kindling\/lighting fluid, lighters and\/or matches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase canned\/dried foods that do not require heating&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make blocks of ice by placing water in containers in the freezer: these will keep refrigerator\/freezer cool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charge phone chargers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate flash lights &amp; lanterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock up on batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also look into solar lawn lights to help save money on batteries once the storm is over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get cash from bank\/ATM machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water shortage planning&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Before water outage:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill buckets, bath tubs\/jacuzzis with water for bathing and flushing toilets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill water bottles\/jugs\/pots with water for drinking &amp; cooking or purchase water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do laundry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash dishes, pots &amp; pans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase disposal plates\/utensils&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark disposal cups for individuals to re-use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recycle disposal items&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we busily prepare for a possible hurricane you might be thinking how you are going to manage your courses. &nbsp;After all, you really just started getting into the groove, right? 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