UNCW Officials Encourage Storm Readiness Ahead of Hurricane Season
The UNCW Department of Environmental Health and Safety and campus partners stress the importance of emergency procedures, campus communications awareness and personal preparation ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30).
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts an above average season. This summer, NOAA plans to implement a series of upgrades and improvements to run more complex models, extending the tropical cyclone graphic from five to seven days and improving storm surge forecasting. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center will update the 2025 Atlantic seasonal outlook in early August, before the historical peak of the season.
UNCW was the first university in North Carolina to receive the StormReady designation by the National Weather Service. The university promotes emergency preparedness through education, mitigation projects and routine review of its emergency plans and procedures.
Resources for the campus community:
- UNCW Hurricane Information
- Students/Families: UNCW's evacuation information
- Employees: Adverse Weather Policy
In the event of a weather or other safety-related emergency in the vicinity of the UNCW main campus or satellite locations, the university will utilize various communication tools to disseminate emergency information and/or announce potential impacts on classes, events or campus access.
These tools include:
- Campus emails
- UNCW homepage: The official source of information and messages from the university. Visitors can access emergency-related news on the uncw.edu/alert page. Please rely on official university messaging during emergencies. The university may also utilize social media channels and other communications platforms to amplify weather messaging.
- UNCW Alert text messages, phone calls, emails: Students, faculty, and staff are automatically registered for UNCW Alert notifications. Parents, community members, and the public can receive push notifications through the UNCW Mobile App.
- UNCW Mobile: an app that offers quick access to essential campus information and resources, including emergency notifications. Students, faculty, staff, parents, families and community members can download the app for free.
- The hotline (910.962.3991 or toll-free at 888.657.5751) is activated only in full-scale safety or weather emergencies. It reflects information already available via the online resources listed above and serves those who may not have easy web access.
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