Hollie Fulsom, Event Planner

Hollie Fulsom, Event Planner

Crisis Communication Plan When a determination has been made an emergency notification should be issued, the San Jacinto College Marketing Department will inform the campus community by taking one or more of the appropriate steps to ensure timely notification: Invoke ALERT ME text system sending out texts and calls to all who have registered to receive this service Issue campus-wide email of emergency notification All decisions concerning the discontinuation of college functions, cancellation of classes or cessation of operations, rest with the Chancellor or their designee.

Crisis Communication Plan Continued.. Should it be deemed necessary to warn the College community of an impending threat or emergency situation, the College Emergency Notification Systems will be activated. The College Emergency Notification Systems consist of the following: Text Messaging Voice Messaging Email Television and Radio Media Building Marshals Department Phone Listing Status reports will be posted continuously on the following College Emergency Hotline: 1-888-845-5288 College Website www.sanjac.edu

SJC ALERTME will be activated when the College determines a serious threat exists and the College community must take immediate action to remain safe and secure. The system will also be used to announce an unscheduled College and / or campus closing, or cancellation of classes due to severe weather. NOTE: SJC ALERT ME will call each phone number that you provide in SOS regardless of whether or not the call is answered. Text messages will only be sent once. There is no cost to sign up for this notification service. However, when the system sends a voice or text message to your personal phone, you are responsible for any charges from your phone service provider associated with receiving voice or text messages.

How to Register for SJC Alert Me 1. Log-in to S.O.S at www.sanjac.edu/soslogin 2. Click on the SJC Alert Me Tab CLICK HERE!!! 3. Sign-up for texting and/or voice messages for your campus. 4. Update this information if it changes for any reason.

ALERT MESSAGE HERE

Staying Connected: Social Media www.facebook.com/sanjacintocollege www.facebook.com/fema www.facebook.com/redcross www.facebook.com/us.noaa.nationalhurricanecenter.gov www.twitter.com/sanjaccollege www.twitter.com/fema www.twitter.com/redcross www.twitter.com/nhc_atlantic www.twitter.com/nhc_surge www.youtube.com/sanjaccollege www.instagram.com/sanjaccollege

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Back-up/Pack-up Upon notification that a campus evacuation or closure has been declared, employees should immediately begin the following: Begin back-up of all office and/or lab computers within designated areas Unplug computer systems and peripheral equipment such as printers, scanners etc. from electrical wall outlets. Power off uninterruptible power supply (ups); depending on mode, turn off switch or press and hold down power button; unplug from wall. Unplug phones from wall network plug; note which cable goes in which wall socket (write on cable for convenient reminder). Elevate all first floor systems off the floor or place on desk top. Move equipment away from windows, if possible. For the more from the Emergency Operations Plan visit www.sanjac.edu/safety

CLEAN OUT ALL GOODS FROM REFRIGERATORS. Lock cabinets or drawers containing sensitive/important information. Once release approval is given by the Campus President, ensure that your area of responsibility is secure and proceed to leave the campus safely. IT and Ed Tech will follow departmental disaster response plans under which they will shut down the computer lab systems using previously designated personnel. For the more from the Emergency Operations Plan visit www.sanjac.edu/safety

Make sure you have enough supplies to last 5-10 days per person BEWARE OF FRAUD If you have damage to your home or business, do not be a victim of fraud. Check into contractors and never pay upfront. When using a generator, keep it outdoors and away from open doors or windows. Carbon monoxide deaths are 100% preventable. Stay alert for possible Alert Me notices from the college regarding potential closures and reopening.

Tropical Storm Winds from 39 mph to 73 mph Category 1 Winds from 74 mph to 95 mph Category 2- Winds from 96 mph to 110 mph Category 3 Winds from 111 mph to 129 mph Category 4 Winds from 130 mph to 155 mph Category 5 Winds from 155 mph and higher Yellow indicates a change*

NOAA: National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration 13-20 Tropical Storms 7 11 Hurricanes 3-6 Major Hurricanes Weather Channel: Leading weather news outlet 16 Tropical Storms 9 Hurricanes 5 Major Hurricanes AccuWeather: from Hurricane Forecaster, Paul Pastelok. 16 Tropical Storms U.S. Landfalls 3 8 Hurricanes 4 Major Hurricanes Colorado State University: from Dr. William Gray and Dr. Phil Klotzback. 18 Named Storms U.S. Landfall 72% 9 Hurricanes 4 Major Hurricanes Tropical Storm Risk: London-based forecast company. 15 Tropical Storms 8 Hurricanes 3 Major Hurricanes

As of Friday, May 25, 2012

May 27, 2012 May 28, 2013 Water Surface Temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico As of Friday, May 25, 2012

On Campus Emergencies College Phone & Emergency phones x5555 Cell Phone 281-476-9128 College Police Non-Emergency 281-479-1820 or x1820 College Emergency Information Line 1-888-845-5288

Community Safety Fair & Hurricane Workshop Pasadena Convention Center Saturday, June 8, 2013 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Presented by: City of Pasadena Emergency Management Department www.nhc.noaa.gov

Hollie Fulsom, Event Planner, Marketing 281.998.6315 (office) hollie.fulsom@sjcd.edu Thank you all for coming. The power point is located on the Public Drive - P:\Marketing\Training or visit www.sanjac.edu/hurricane-preparedness