Natural disasters and weather emergencies can occur at any time. Staying informed and being prepared reduces the impact on life and property.
Visit the websites below for emergency preparedness information.
Natural disasters and weather emergencies can occur at any time. Staying informed and being prepared reduces the impact on life and property.
Visit the websites below for emergency preparedness information.
Consult the information below to stay informed and prepared should a severe weather event happen on LR Hickory, Asheville or Columbia campuses.
Pay attention to your email and other devices that receive LR Alert (RAVE) messages for information.
Pay close attention to official notifications from the university administration. Watch local weather broadcasts and heed the warnings and directives of the National Weather Service and state agencies. Visit Ready.gov in advance of storms for preparedness information.
Plan ahead by making available any provisions you would need to live up to several days without power—food (e.g., dry goods that don’t require preparation), bottled water, batteries, flashlights, etc. Ensure that you have reliable means of transportation, including sufficient fuel, in the event of an evacuation.
If an earthquake should occur, avoid windows, corners, doors and outside walls. Cover arms and neck if possible.
Based on its severity or the condition of buildings in the aftermath, an earthquake may warrant an evacuation of buildings. In an evacuation, faculty, staff, and students should do the following: