Updated 08.08.2024 11:45

ITS has been working hard to get the phones back online. Only a few offices are currently reachable by phone. Please note that you cannot leave voicemail messages on these lines.

You may still email departments or individuals at the College directly. Email is monitored very closely during normal business hours to meet your needs:

In case of an emergency or if you need to contact Campus Security, please call the main number 727.864.8260 or the special cell number 727.288.6790.

Updated 06.08.2024 16:40

The campus phone system remains offline due to damage sustained during Tropical Storm Debby. ITS is working with our vendor to obtain replacement equipment as quickly as possible, but there is no estimated repair time. All other campus network services are operational.

Please send emails directly to College departments or individuals during this outage. Emails will be monitored very closely during normal business hours to assist you with your needs:

In case of emergency or if you need to contact Campus Security, please call the special cell number 727-288-6790.

Updated 05.08.2024 19:30

Dear Eckerd Community,

Power has been restored to campus. ITS has been working throughout the evening to restore network functionality to campus. Currently, internet services are back online, but phones are still down.

As a reminder, if you need to reach Campus Security, please call the special cell number 727-288-6790.

College operations will resume as usual tomorrow with limited telephone services.

When returning to campus, please use caution. Debris is currently being cleared from sidewalks and streets. Avoid areas with tape or other hazards.

Damage reports

If employees notice damage to their workstations, they should take photos and submit a damage report. If students notice damage in dormitories, they are asked to report it using this form.

Updated 05.08.2024 11am

Dear Eckerd Community,

Facilities have completed their preliminary assessment of the campus. Due to limited power at the Armacost Library, network functions are disabled across the campus, including phone and internet service. If you need to contact Campus Security, please call the special cell number 727-288-6790.

Currently, the college’s business operations are closed for the remainder of the day; however, the campus is open. We expect to be able to resume business operations as usual tomorrow morning.

Please be careful on campus:

• Debris is currently being cleared from sidewalks and streets. Avoid areas with tape or other hazard warnings.
• Currently, power is limited in Brown, Lindsey, Edmundson, and Fox Halls, as well as in Armacost Library.
• Please avoid driving or walking through standing water on the roadway. There is a significant amount of water between the BES building and the Kappa housing complex, among others.

Check-in for students

Check-in for students admitted as early arrivals will take place today from noon to 4 p.m. at Franklin Templeton 208.

Employees

Employees should record their hours on timesheets and submit their vacation report as a bad weather report.

Damage reports

If faculty and staff notice damage to their workstations, they should take photos and report the damage using this form. If students notice damage to dorm rooms, please report it using this form.

Any changes will be communicated through the College’s emergency notification system and posted on eckerd.edu/tropical.

Updated 05.08.2014 07:30

Dear Eckerd Community,

Faculty and staff are asked to delay their return to campus until noon today to allow Campus Safety and Operations time to assess and respond to minor campus disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Debby. There was no major damage on campus. University operations will resume as usual at noon today.

We are currently working to resolve the issues. Until the work is completed, please exercise caution in the following areas:

• Please use caution as debris is currently being removed from sidewalks and roads. Avoid areas with tape or other hazard markings.
• There is currently no power in Brown, Lindsey, Edmundson and Fox halls. Employees who work on campus in those buildings can use classrooms in Franklin Templeton until Duke Energy restores service.
• Please avoid driving or walking through standing water on the roadway. There is a significant amount of water between the BES building and the Kappa housing complex, among others.

If you need to contact Campus Security until further notice, please call 727-288-6790.

Check-in for students

Check-in for students admitted as early arrivals begins at noon at Franklin Templeton 208.

Employees

• Employees who feel it is unsafe to travel to campus today should speak with their supervisors to determine if working from home is possible. Note that the Sunshine Skyway bridge is closed due to high winds. Continue to monitor bridge closures on fl511.com.
• If you are unable to work on campus or from home due to storm-related reasons, you should record the time on your timesheet or absence report as vacation or personal leave.

Damage reports

If faculty and staff notice damage to their workstations, they should take photos and report the damage using this form. If students notice damage to dorm rooms, please report it using this form.

Supportive services

Those who would like support from Eckerd College’s Counseling Center, Outreach Services, and Center for Spiritual Life can learn more about accessing these services here.

The College’s Emergency Management Leadership Team thanks you for your continued diligence and cooperation. Any changes will be communicated through the College’s emergency notification system and posted on eckerd.edu/tropical.

Updated 04.08.2024 13:00

Dear Eckerd Community,

University operations continue as normal. The Emergency Management Leadership Team continues to monitor Tropical Storm Debby. Meteorologists are forecasting potentially strong winds, heavy rainfall, isolated tornadoes and hazardous marine conditions that could lead to power outages and flooding throughout the region.

Please do not drive on flooded roads. Keep your phone charged for tornado warnings and alerts, and be prepared to seek shelter in a windowless interior space in the event of a tornado warning.

As part of the emergency notification system, the college uses an outdoor siren to alert people on campus to seek shelter from an impending danger, such as a tornado. The siren is not designed to be heard inside buildings. The siren is always accompanied by a text message and email with details.

Students

• Be careful when crossing campus. If you hear the siren, go inside immediately.
• On campus, Campus Safety and Residence Life Counselors are available to answer any additional questions students may have. The Campus Safety phone number is 727-864-8260.
• For those traveling to campus this week for move-in, Student Life will provide additional information after the storm passes through our area. If you have specific questions about traveling to campus, please email [email protected].

Employees

• Employees who feel it is unsafe to travel to campus on Monday should speak with their supervisors to determine if they can work from home. Note that the Sunshine Skyway Bridge may be closed due to high winds. Bridge closures can be monitored at fl511.com.
• If you are unable to work on campus or from home due to storm-related reasons, you should record the time on your timesheet or absence report as vacation or personal leave.

Stay informed by checking Pinellas County emergency information and the National Hurricane Center for regular storm updates.

Any updates or changes to college operations will be communicated through the emergency notification system and posted on eckerd.edu/tropical.

Updated 03.08.24 14:00

Dear Eckerd Community,

The Eckerd College Emergency Management Team is monitoring the National Weather Service’s forecast for Tropical Depression 4. College operations are continuing as normal. The College is not closing residence halls due to tropical storms. Students who have been approved to move in over the weekend and early next week should continue to do so as planned.

Regardless of the direction or intensity of the storm, heavy rain is expected through the weekend. High winds and heavy rain may cause power outages throughout the region. Everyone is reminded to keep their electronic devices charged in case of a power outage. Students moving into residence halls should bring nonperishable food items to avoid having to cross campus during severe weather.

Stay informed by checking the National Hurricane Center’s regular updates.

As we learn more about the storm, changes to college operations may be necessary. Any updates or changes to college operations will be communicated through the emergency notification system and posted at eckerd.edu/tropical.

Updated on 02.08.24, 14:00.

Dear Eckerd Community,

The Eckerd College Emergency Management Team is monitoring the National Weather Service’s forecast for Tropical Cyclone 4. College operations are continuing as normal. The College is not closing residence halls due to tropical storms. Students who have been approved to move in over the weekend and early next week should continue to do so as planned.

Regardless of the direction or intensity of the storm, heavy rain is expected Saturday into Sunday. Strong winds and heavy rain may cause power outages throughout the region. Everyone is reminded to charge their electronic devices in case of a power outage.

Stay informed by checking the National Hurricane Center regularly for updates. Any updates or changes to college operations will be communicated through the emergency notification system and posted at eckerd.edu/tropical.