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Emergency Information

August 8, 2024 Safety Notice

August 8, 2024

8:15 p.m update

NC State will remain in Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The university will be open, but some operations may be reduced. During adverse weather and other emergency event conditions, employees should take reasonable precautions for personal safety. Please refer to the university’s adverse weather policy for more details.

The National Weather Service predicts severe weather for our area. Please monitor local media and/or weather apps as the storm approaches for the most timely safety updates.

Additional Information and Resources 

  • Please check the National Weather Center (https://www.weather.gov/) forecast throughout the day for the most up-to-date information on the storm. 
  • The university provides a variety of resources for students who need emergency housing, food or other items. For more information, please visit https://dasa.ncsu.edu/support-and-advocacy/pack-essentials/
  • You are encouraged to check the status of outdoor events scheduled before coming to campus. 
  • Avoid being outdoors, especially near trees. 
  • Avoid driving in high water or flash flood areas.
  • Seek shelter indoors, under shelter (not a tent) or in a hard-topped vehicle until the storm passes.
  • You are encouraged to check the status of outdoor events scheduled for tomorrow morning before coming to campus. 
  • For information from NC State Emergency Management and Mission Continuity on how to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies, visit https://emmc.ehps.ncsu.edu/emergencypreparedness/

Please visit the NC State home page at www.ncsu.edu for updates.

8:00 a.m. update

NC State will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, and extending through midnight, Friday, Aug. 9. The university will be open, but some operations may be reduced. During adverse weather and other emergency event conditions, employees should take reasonable precautions for personal safety.

Refer to the university’s adverse weather policy for more details.

The National Weather Service predicts severe weather for our area. Please monitor local media and/or weather apps as the storm approaches for the most timely safety updates. 

Additional Information and Resources 

  • Please check the National Weather Center forecast throughout the day for the most up-to-date information on the storm. 
  • The university provides a variety of resources for students who need emergency housing, food or other items. For more information, please click here.
  • You are encouraged to check the status of outdoor events scheduled before coming to campus. 
  • Avoid being outdoors, especially near trees. 
  • Avoid driving in high water or flash flood areas.
  • Seek shelter indoors, under shelter (not a tent) or in a hard-topped vehicle until the storm passes.
  • You are encouraged to check the status of outdoor events scheduled for tomorrow morning before coming to campus. 
  • For information from NC State Emergency Management and Mission Continuity on how to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies, visit https://emmc.ehps.ncsu.edu/emergencypreparedness/

Please visit the NC State home page at www.ncsu.edu for updates.