{"id":102240,"date":"2019-09-04T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=102240"},"modified":"2024-04-16T16:55:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T20:55:52","slug":"ucf-monitoring-tropical-storm-dorian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-monitoring-tropical-storm-dorian\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF Monitoring Hurricane Dorian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last updated at 4:15 p.m. on Sept 4.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tuesday Update<\/a> | FAQs<\/a> | Where to Monitor Campus Updates<\/a> | How to Prepare<\/a> | A Note from Police Chief<\/a> | What Makes Hurricanes Dangerous (VIDEO)<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday Update<\/h2>\n

UCF did not sustain any major damage from Hurricane Dorian.  There was no reported power loss and only minimal debris on campus, which is being cleaned up. UCF will remain closed through Thursday, Sept. 5, and reopen Friday, Sept. 6.<\/p>\n

Students who were required to move into campus ride-out locations in anticipation of hurricane-force winds have been permitted to return to their residence halls.<\/p>\n

Several dining options have reopened including Dunkin’ Donuts, Burger U, Domino’s (at the Breezeway), Jimmy John’s and Smoothie King (outside the Student Union). Knightro’s will open on Thursday at 11 a.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

On Friday, ’63 South will open at 11 a.m., Chick-fil-A will open at 10:30 a.m. and the following restaurants in the Student Union will open: Cafe Bustelo (8 a.m.), Qdoba (10 a.m.), Panda Express (10:30 a.m.), Huey Magoos (10:30 a.m.), and Knightstop (9 a.m.).<\/span><\/p>\n

All academic assignments, including those in classes with online components, remain suspended until classes resume Friday.<\/p>\n

UCF continues to encourage faculty to be flexible with students who heeded early warnings and chose to evacuate. Students should not be impacted academically for putting their personal safety first, and any student who has difficulty returning in time for Friday classes should contact their faculty members directly.<\/p>\n

The UCF Creative School for Children will reopen on Friday.<\/p>\n

UCF Downtown, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona and all regional campuses will remain closed on Thursday. In addition, some regional campuses may remain closed longer until their partner institutions resume operations. More information is available in the hurricane coverage at www.ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As we return to normal operations at UCF, there are resources available to assist students who have been impacted by Hurricane Dorian.<\/p>\n

The Knights Helping Knights Pantry, which will open Friday, provides free food, toiletries, clothing and other items to students, no questions asked. UCF students who present a valid student ID can pick out as many as five food items a day, and there\u2019s no limit on toiletries or clothing. Knights Pantry is in Ferrell Commons by All Knight Study.<\/p>\n

If you purchased more food than needed to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, please consider donating unused items to Knights Pantry. Donations can be made at the pantry or any of the drop off boxes located across campus.<\/p>\n

UCF Cares is available to assist with overall student well-being, including financial difficulties. Student Care Services\u2019 office in Ferrell Commons will reopen Friday, and staff members can be reached at 407-823-5607 or ucfcares@ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Employees who are having concerns related to the weather or who are in emotional crisis can contact UCF\u2019s Employee Assistance Program, HealthAdvocate, for assistance. Eligible employees and their dependents can receive free, confidential assistance anytime 24\/7 by calling 877-240-6863.<\/p>\n

Human Resources also has a Disaster Planning, Relief, and Recovery Resource Guide.<\/p>\n

Additional updates will be shared via UCF Alert, UCF\u2019s website, and the UCF and UCF Police social media feeds.<\/p>\n

Check out Frequently Asked Questions related to Hurricane Dorian<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Where to Monitor Campus Updates<\/h3>\n

UCF will monitor the hurricane and share more information about campus closures and openings as information is available. Regular updates can be found at:<\/p>\n