Prepare - FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will Tallahassee be evacuated in the event of a hurricane?
A. Because of its distance from the coast, state emergency managers have no contingency for evacuating the Tallahassee area. In fact, Tallahassee is an area of refuge for other parts of the state that have mandatory evacuation plans.

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Q. Are students safe in the dorms during severe weather?
A. FSU residence halls are very safe. All residence halls are equipped with back-up emergency generators. During a storm, staff will continue to monitor conditions and, if need be, require residents to move to a center hallway for additional safety.

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Q. My son lives off campus and is uncomfortable about staying in his apartment if a hurricane impacts the area. What should he do?
A. Off campus students would be welcome at local Red Cross shelters. The local Red Cross has more than 30 shelters that can be opened within 20 minutes.

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Q. What if special circumstances warrant missing class?
A. Any student who will not be attending classes while the university is in operation needs to contact the instructor in advance by e-mail or phone to explain the circumstances and discuss the implications of missing class as early as possible.

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Q. I’m enrolled in a Distance Learning Course but have lost power and/or online access at my home due to a hurricane. What do I do?
A. Contact your department as soon as possible to report your situation. The university will work to accommodate distance learning students with problems arising from hurricanes and other natural disasters. If the university is closed on the first day of the term, you are not required to log in to your course website.


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