Update on Tropical Storm Isaac, READ CAREFULLY PLEASE
Dear LightHouse Commons Residents:
Tropical Storm Isaac remains a threat to southwest Florida. Although the storm path has shifted west and remains fairly disorganized, weather conditions are still expected to deteriorate in the next few days. At this time, the college is closing preparing for this weather on Monday, August 27th.
A decision will be made during the weekend about the need to evacuate on-campus housing. If Edison State College does evacuate on-campus housing, all students who remain on campus will be required to leave LightHouse Commons until the campus is able to resume normal operations. You will not be able to remain in your room once this occurs. Those needing a place to stay will be transported to the nearest local shelter.
In the meantime, we encourage you to begin preparing for the storm. Residents who have the ability to travel home for the weekend are encouraged to do so. Please inform your Resident Assistant (RA) if you do leave for the weekend. Please let your RA know the following:
These are additional preparation instructions:
Severe Weather Preparation Instructions
Dear LightHouse Commons Residents:
Tropical Storm Isaac remains a threat to southwest Florida. Although the storm path has shifted west and remains fairly disorganized, weather conditions are still expected to deteriorate in the next few days. At this time, the college is closing preparing for this weather on Monday, August 27th.
A decision will be made during the weekend about the need to evacuate on-campus housing. If Edison State College does evacuate on-campus housing, all students who remain on campus will be required to leave LightHouse Commons until the campus is able to resume normal operations. You will not be able to remain in your room once this occurs. Those needing a place to stay will be transported to the nearest local shelter.
In the meantime, we encourage you to begin preparing for the storm. Residents who have the ability to travel home for the weekend are encouraged to do so. Please inform your Resident Assistant (RA) if you do leave for the weekend. Please let your RA know the following:
- Where you plan on going
- Contact information as to how to reach you while you are gone (E-mail, phone, etc)
These are additional preparation instructions:
Severe Weather Preparation Instructions
- Please notify your RA prior to your departure if you do leave campus for the weekend and provide a contact phone number. If your RA is unavailable, please let Public Safety know at the Front Desk.
- Dispose of all perishables (especially items in the refrigerator and freezer), secure your room/apartment, and prepare for potential power outages.
- Pack a small bag with pillow, blanket, sleeping bag, medication, a few changes of clothes, necessary toiletries and a few personal items.
- Be sure you have photo identification to bring to the shelter.
- Work with other residential students, Resident Assistants, and other college officials in preparing for the evacuation.
- Remain in the building until the word is given to evacuate to the shelter.
LightHouse Commons Housing Office • Edison State College
8099 College Parkway • Fort Myers, FL 33919 • Call: (239) 985-8361 or Toll-free 1-800-749-2322 • Email: housing@edison.edu • www.Edison.edu
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