The Atlantic season runs from June 1 through November 30. 黑料老司机 (MAU) has clear procedures in our Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manual to keep every Owl informed and protected. The highlights below follow the manual word for word, where it matters most.
How You鈥檒l Get Critical Updates
- MAU Alerts page: the first place we post weather advisories, class cancellations, and reopening notices. Bookmark the 鈥淣ews & Events 鈫 MAU Alerts鈥 section of the website.
- Official social channels: every MAU Alert is echoed on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Campus public-address system: If you鈥檙e in the building, listen for 鈥淲eather Emergency鈥 announcements and follow staff instructions.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 first, then ring the Campus Director at (786) 331-1000 ext. 301 so staff can direct first responders.
Hurricane Categories at a Glance
Hurricanes are sorted into five categories on the Saffir鈥揝impson Scale, based on wind speed, central pressure, and expected damage. Category 1 is the mildest; Category 5 can cause catastrophic structural failure.
Tip: MAU鈥檚 Campus Director tracks National Hurricane Center bulletins and will push an update the moment a storm intensifies.
Flood & Flash-Flood Warnings
- Watch: flooding is possible, review your evacuation route.
- Flood Warning: flooding imminent/occurring鈥攎ove valuables off the floor.
- Flash Flood Warning: Act at once, Go Up, Not Out.
- For more information, visit:
Will Classes Close?
MAU decides closures on a case-by-case basis and usually mirrors the decisions of the Miami-Dade Public School Board. Notices go out via MAU Alerts, email, and social media鈥攗sually before 6 a.m. on the day concerned.
After the all-clear, everyone should return unless local officials still advise against travel. If roads remain unsafe where you live, email Student Services and your professors to let them know.
Five-Step Personal Checklist
- Store key numbers: 911, Campus Director, family, landlord.
- Build a 72-hour kit: water, shelf-stable food, medications, flashlight, power bank.
- Backup coursework: cloud plus USB drive.
- Secure your residence: clear balconies, close shutters, and know your building鈥檚 own evac plan.
- Fill the gas tank and keep a paper map handy in case GPS fails.
Mandatory Drills & Training
MAU runs a campus-wide evacuation and fire drill every October; you鈥檒l get at least one week鈥檚 notice. When the alarm sounds, use the stairs, gather across the street, and wait for the all-clear. Participation is logged and required for students, faculty, and staff.
Essential Resources
- Download the full Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manual from the MAU site for step-by-step hurricane, tornado, and flood procedures.
- City of Doral Emergency-Prep Guide for shelter maps and sandbag stations.
- NOAA Weather Radio app for push alerts even if cell towers go down.
Need Help or Have Questions?
- Student Services: studentsvcs@maufl.edu | (786) 331-1000 ext. 203
- Campus Director: amaza@maufl.edu | (786) 331-1000 ext. 301
Stay informed, stay prepared, and let鈥檚 keep our MAU family safe this hurricane season!
