***STORM ADVISORY***
Subtropical Storm Nicole – ADVISORY 1
Monday, Nov. 7, 12 p.m.

The University of Miami is monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole which has maximum winds of 45 mph and is currently located approximately 650 miles east of Miami-Dade County. Ensuring the University community is both safe and informed are top priorities as we continue to monitor the storm.

At this time all campuses, classes, events, and clinical activities are operating on a regular schedule.

Nicole is expected to gradually strengthen over the next few days and approach the Florida peninsula mid-week. Some local impacts could be felt as early as Tuesday. As of the 10 a.m. advisory, Miami-Dade County has been put under a tropical storm watch and there is a 40-50 percent chance of Miami-Dade experiencing tropical storm force winds. It is likely that South Florida will experience intermittent bands of heavy rainfall and gusty winds later Tuesday through Thursday. However, the strongest winds from the storm are expected to remain north of our area.

University of Miami Emergency Management will continue to actively monitor and assess the situation over the coming days.

The University community is urged to monitor Emergency Management social media accounts www.facebook.com/UMiamiENN and www.twitter.com/UMiamiENN for interim updates.
 

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General Emergency Preparedness Information

Students, Faculty, and Staff are encouraged to review the general emergency preparedness steps below:

• Emergency Alerts: Verify that your personal and emergency contact information is up to date in CaneLink or Workday. Continue to monitor official communications issued by the University. When a situation warrants, the University will issue emergency information via mass text, voice messages, and emails. The latest critical information is also posted on the UM homepage.
• Ensure you have an emergency kit with essential supplies you would need for a minimum of 72 hours after a disaster.
• Supervisors and unit emergency planners should confirm their unit’s continuity plan is up-to-date in the UReady Continuity Planning System.
• Each unit’s human resources partner can use the “UM Emergency Contact Information” Report in Workday to provide management with the latest contact information for all employees in the unit. Printed copies of this report should be maintained by managers and a copy uploaded into UReady.
• Faculty members should ensure their course academic continuity plan is in place, which would typically include the potential for a period of online instruction, alternative methods for access to course materials, and assignments.
• Additional information on hurricane preparedness can be found on the UM Hurricane Preparedness website.