Hurricane Season is Here

Hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30.  Experts believe it will be a very active storm season.  We want you to be prepared, both at work and at home.  Please take the time to review these valuable resources to keep your family safe and prepared:

• Hurricane Preparedness Flyer
• CDC 2020 Hurricane Season During COVID-19
• National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Hurricane & Severe Weather Guide

Emergency Communications

Depending on the type of emergency, we may use some or all of the following tools to communicate with faculty, staff and students:

• LoneStar.edu
• LoneStarCollegeAlert
  (including both text messages and personal emails)
• Official Emails
  (UserID@lonestar.edu or UserID@my.lonestar.edu)
• Video displays around campus
• Social Media
  (including Twitter and Facebook)

Reporting An Emergency

• Call X5911 or (281) 290-5911
  (for campus emergencies)
• Call 9-1-1
  (for medical or fire emergencies)
• Report Building & Utilities Repair or Hazards
• Risk Management

When You Call for Assistance:

1. Give your name, location, and phone number.
2. Describe what happened.
3. Do not hang up until asked to do so.

Emergency Preparedness Resources

• Hurricane Preparedness Flyer
• In Case of Emergency Poster (English)
• In Case of Emergency Poster (Spanish)
• In an Emergency Poster (English & Spanish)
• In an Emergency Postcard (English)
• In an Emergency Postcard (Spanish)
• In an Emergency Flyer (English)
• In an Emergency Flyer (Spanish)
• Lockdown Procedures
• Lockdown Drill Preparations
• Environment, Health & Safety
• Fire Safety
• Emergency Management Training

Safety Topics & Resources:

• Understanding FEMA assistance
• Flooding Resources
• iWatch Harris County Mobile App