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Flood Procedures

Flood Procedures

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Flash floods have occurred when water-laden clouds have collided with the mountains and dropped large volumes of water in a short time. Moderate to severe flooding often causes road closures, disruption of utilities, contamination of the potable water supply, mudslides and extensive property damage. Severe flooding may require evacuation of the campus community and residents from affected areas.

Fast or Deep Water

  • Call 911 from a campus phone, if possible.
  • If evacuation is ordered follow the instructions of the University Police or emergency personnel.

Possible Campus Closure

  • Based on current conditions and predicted rainfall amounts the University President or his/her representative will consider ordering a campus closure.
  • If the campus is ordered closed, follow the instructions of University Police or emergency personnel.
  • If the campus is ordered closed, the Office of Strategic Communication will use all available media to inform students, staff, faculty, and the general public.

Return to Normal Operations

If the incident has resulted in the evacuation of any area of the campus then that area will remain closed until the University determines:

  • The area is safe to occupy.
  • All immediate police and rescue activity has been completed.
  • Any and all investigations and/or necessary repairs have been completed.
  • There is no longer a need to keep the area closed.

Note : Some areas may remain closed longer than others.

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