Hurricane Milton Update

Monday, Oct 07, 2024

Due to the projected path of Hurricane Milton, all Florida Atlantic campuses will suspend operations and classes, including online classes, effective 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 10.  

A decision about Friday, Oct. 11 operations and classes will be made as information becomes available. As a result, the following also is in effect: 

 

  • All events on all campuses are canceled for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.

 

  • Campus shuttle routes will suspend operations for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.

 

  • Students residing on campus in Boca Raton and Jupiter are currently permitted to stay on campus; please communicate with residence hall/student apartment leadership about your plans to remain on campus or depart.

  

  • Residents are permitted to park their vehicles in Parking Garage I or II.

 

  • All resident dining halls on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses currently remain open and on regular schedules. The Breezeway food court in Boca Raton will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10.

 

  • The Student Union and Campus Rec on all campuses will be closed effective 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 10.

 

  • Faculty and staff should finalize all University-related storm preparations by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8.

 

  • The home football game against the University of North Texas currently remains as scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at FAU Stadium.

  

  • Employees who work remotely should continue to do so for both Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10. All other employees should communicate with their respective supervisors to ensure University functions continue as seamlessly as possible.

 

  • Essential personnel should communicate with their respective supervisors regarding reporting assignments for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10. 

 

Hurricane Milton is now a category 5 hurricane and will remain a large, powerful storm as it moves east across the Gulf of Mexico and approaches the west coast of Florida. A flood watch is in effect for the entire Florida Atlantic service region. While exact impacts to our service region remain uncertain, potential impacts beginning late Tuesday through Thursday include strong wind, significant storm surge, flooding rainfall, and tornadoes. 

Florida Atlantic officials are in regular contact with the appropriate local and state agencies. Students, faculty and staff should monitor all communication channels, including the University status page (smwr.fredrimonta.com/advisory), the University homepage (smwr.fredrimonta.com), the Florida Atlantic hotline 1-888-8FAUOWL (832-8695), email, text, phone and local media outlets.

If you have general questions, contact the Florida Atlantic Department of Emergency Management (em@fredrimonta.com).

Stay safe, Owls!