ECU Alerts History

Campus administrators are monitoring the track of Hurricane Idalia.

While the storm is expected to strengthen as it approaches Florida and the exact path and impacts for campus are unclear, all forecasts predict significant weakening as it approaches North Carolina. Currently, 4-6 inches of rain and 20-30 mph winds, similar to a strong thunderstorm, are expected in Greenville Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Locations south of Greenville and along the coast are expected to receive more wind and rain.

At this time, classes and operations will remain on regular schedule. Forecasts can change rapidly and significantly so continue to monitor ECU emergency communications.

Anyone traveling should pay close attention to the weather. Be careful of hydroplaning while traveling on wet roads. Do not drive through moving or standing water. Do not swim in flood waters; you can drown due to swift moving water or entanglement with debris. Also, flood waters typically contain raw sewage and hazardous chemicals.

As we enter peak hurricane season, all divisions and departments are reminded to:

- Review department/unit emergency preparation guides

- Discuss emergency procedures with your faculty, staff and students

- Review office and laboratory preparations

- Advise faculty, staff, and students to prepare for their safety at home

- Back up all important computer data

- Make sure windows are closed and latched

- Contact Facilities Services with questions about preparations

For tips on how to prepare your home and office, review the Hazardous Weather Response Plan: https://oehs.ecu.edu/emergency-management/weather-resources/. Visit ready.gov for additional information regarding hurricane preparedness.

This is a test of ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. Users who have registered for ECU Alert text messages will receive an SMS text message. Registration for text messaging is available at alertinfo.ecu.edu Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe at ecu.edu/LiveSafe . LiveSafe allows users to discretely and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police. In conjunction with the test, the University is providing information regarding procedures for emergency notification, preparedness / response, and sheltering from a storm. Guidance for preparedness and response to specific hazards (to include RUN, HIDE, FIGHT) is available at alertinfo.ecu.edu . This information can also be found on the LiveSafe app; to download, visit ecu.edu/LiveSafe .

This is a test of ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, we are testing ECU's Emergency Notification System. If this had been an actual emergency, important information would be provided below. In conjunction with the test, the University is providing the following information regarding procedures for emergency notification, preparedness / response, and sheltering from a storm: Emergency Notification If an emergency occurs, ECU Alert messages will provide instructions and updates as the situation unfolds. Where appropriate, in-depth information will be shown in a red bar on the ECU homepage at ecu.edu. Users who have registered for ECU Alert text messages will receive an SMS text message. Registration for text messaging is available at ECU AlertInfo. Emergency Preparedness & Response Guidance for preparedness and response to specific hazards is available at ECU AlertInfo, as well as on the LiveSafe app. Faculty, staff, students and visitors are urged to remain calm and aware of their surroundings, use common sense, and avoid unnecessary risks when hazards occur. Each campus unit should have evacuation and lockdown plans in place. Contact unit safety representatives for additional information. Tornado Warning: Shelter-in-Place A tornado warning is issued for specific areas when a tornado has actually been sited or has been indicated on Doppler radar. A shelter-in-place notification may come from the ECU Alert system, ECU Police, University employees or other authorities when severe weather is imminent. The shelter-in-place order means that all faculty, staff, students and visitors should follow the steps below, remaining in place until otherwise notified: • Seek shelter immediately. • Alert others to the threat for severe weather. • If outside, move quickly to the nearest permanent, sturdy structure. If no shelter is available, take refuge in your car. • If inside, stay where you are. Locate an interior room at or below ground level, with minimal windows or exterior doors. • Remain sheltered until the weather improves or you receive an All Clear notification. • Continue to monitor the weather, as well as ECU Alert messages.

ECU Alert: The safety concern related to the gas leak at the Main Campus Student Center has ended. Normal operations may continue.

A Gas Leak has occurred at the Main Campus Student Center. Out of an abundance of caution, ECU Police warn all people to stay away from this area. Emergency personnel are responding. People in adjacent buildings are instructed to stay indoors.

Please continue to monitor your email and these emergency messages at ecu.edu/alert .

This is a test of the ECU Alert system at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. If you have not already, you can sign up for cell phone messaging by selecting the Register tab in the purple bar at https://alertinfo.ecu.edu/ . Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe. Instructions are available at https://go.ecu.edu/LiveSafe . LiveSafe allows users to discreetly and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police.

This is a test of the ECU Alert system at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. If you have not already, you can sign up for cell phone messaging by selecting the Register tab in the purple bar at alertinfo.ecu.edu. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe. Instructions are available at ecu.eduLiveSafe. LiveSafe allows users to discreetly and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police.

The tornado warning has expired. Resume normal activities, but continue to monitor weather conditions. www.weather.gov

This is a test of the ECU Alert system at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.

If you have not already, you can sign up for cell phone messaging by selecting the Register tab in the purple bar at alertinfo.ecu.edu.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the free safety app LiveSafe. Instructions are available at ecu.edu/LiveSafe. LiveSafe allows users to discretely and anonymously report suspicious activity and safety concerns to ECU Police.

Due to the anticipated impacts from Hurricane Ian, East Carolina University is making some changes to operations for Friday, Sept. 30. Please read this entire message. Employees will operate under Condition 1 of the UNC System Adverse Weather & Emergency Event policy beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30 until Saturday, Oct. 1 at noon. While the University is operating under condition 1, there is still the expectation that there will be the continuity of instruction. Faculty should consult the missed class instruction guidance and use their own discretion on which instructional delivery mode is appropriate for their courses, pursuant to the guidelines found in the continuity of instruction best practices. Students should expect to receive explicit directions from their respective instructors regarding the continuity of instruction plan for their specific courses. Brody School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine students should receive information from their instructor on schedule changes. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. For information on condition levels visit this Human Resources page and for information on flexible work arrangements during adverse weather read more here. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Pitt County. The region is forecast to receive tropical storm force wind gusts and periods of heavy rainfall, which may result in flash flooding in low-lying areas and damage to trees. Hurricane Ian is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm and then a tropical depression as it makes its way across North Carolina. Forecasts for the Greenville area call for 3-6 inches of rain with sustained winds of 15-25 mph and gusts of 40 mph. There is also a threat for tornadoes in our area. Impacts are expected to begin Thursday night and continue into Saturday morning. Some flash flooding can be expected on city streets, similar to what Greenville experiences during strong thunderstorms. Do not drive, swim or walk through floodwaters. Current forecasts anticipate the Tar River remaining below flood level. Conditions experienced by individuals will vary, and everyone is responsible for their actions and safety. You must make the most responsible decision for you personally; you know your circumstances and travel route best. Continue to monitor local weather forecasts and ECU Alerts. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety’s website has information on hurricane preparedness. For updates on student services including transit, which will have reduced service because of the storm, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/. ECU Physicians clinics will operate normal hours on Friday, Sept. 30. Information is available on a special hotline: 252-744-5080 or 1-800-745-5181. Dental patients should call 252-737-7834 for appointments in Ross Hall or their respective Community Service-Learning Centers. # # #