Advisories

Sunday, August 28th, 11:57 am
We are pleased to report that the Mount was spared any significant impact from Hurricane Irene.  Members of the University’s leadership team were on campus early this morning for the most severe portions of the storm to make sure that our students, staff, and visitors stayed safe and dry.  With the exception of a few isolated water leaks in one of our buildings, the campus infrastructure escaped relatively untouched.

The Mount Community can be reassured that the emergency team will be looking at the lessons learned from this event in order to make the community an even safer place to work, live and learn.

Any comments, suggestions or questions regarding the University’s response to this weather event contact:  titler@msmary.edu

Robert B. (Barry) Titler, Director
Department of Public Safety

Saturday, August 27th, 12:14 PM
The Mount St Mary's University Emergency Management Team continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Irene.  Frederick County Emergency Management Officials are advising the University's emergency planners to continue to expect high winds and heavy rains from Saturday afternoon through mid-day Sunday.

 The University is ensuring that sufficient Public Safety and Physical Plant staff are scheduled throughout the weekend in anticipation of the approaching storm.  University leadership will be on campus throughout the day to monitor conditions.

 In the interest of safety, University officials have made adjustments to off-campus student activities for tonight and tomorrow.  At this time, most on-campus activity schedules for today are expected to remain unchanged.

 The Mount community can be assured that, as always, University officials remain committed to protecting our students, staff, and visitors throughout this weather event and are taking the steps necessary to ensure the safety of the entire Mount family.

National Weather Service

Friday, August 26th, 3:30 PM
Additional information on the Mount’s preparations for the approach of Hurricane Irene.

Mount St. Mary’s University’s Emergency Management Team met earlier today to review our emergency plans in the face of the expected severe weather this weekend.  Contingencies are in place to address a number of issues;

• How to best facilitate regular communications with the Mount community
• Continuing as many student activities as we can throughout the weekend
• Mitigating the effects any high winds and rainfall may have on our community and the institution’s infrastructure
• Ensuring that scheduled classes proceed uninterrupted over the weekend and into next week

The University’s emergency planners are in regular contact with Frederick County’s Emergency Management Agency and are receiving timely updates from both the Maryland and Federal Emergency Management Agencies.  As Hurricane Irene approaches and more information becomes available on its projected path and impact on the University community, we will take the steps necessary to protect our students, staff, and visitors throughout the weekend.

Additional information on the Mount’s preparations for Hurricane Irene will be distributed to the Mount community by e-mail and posted on this website as it becomes available.