Officials keeping an eye on weakened Ernesto, plan to meet today
In anticipation of a possible hit by tropical storm Ernesto, a group of USF officials met late Monday afternoon to discuss a plan of action should the storm hit the Tampa Bay area.
As of 8 p.m. Monday, Ernesto began moving westnorthwest at about 12 mph and had sustained winds of 40 mph.
If it continues along its projected path, the storm should pose no threat to USF or the surrounding area. As such, there are no plans in place to cancel classes or close campus. Further meetings are scheduled for 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. today in case any changes in the storm’s path or intensity occur.
USF Media Relations Director Lara Wade stressed that students should check USF’s Web site at http://www.usf.edu for the latest official information regarding the school’s plans. If students are unable to reach the Web site, they can also call USF’s Emergency Preparedness Hotline at 1-800-992-4231.
USF keeps in close contact with the National Hurricane Center and local Emergency Operations Centers when planning storm response, Wade said.
More Stories
Meet the Team
Oracle EditorProfile
USF gives it away in Memphis 34-33
At the half, a 14-point lead meant USF was on track to win its first conference game in over a calendar year. That energy was kept up even with under five minutes to go when the Bulls were up 33-20. Then USF watched as its lead went from comfortable, to slim, to nonexistent in the […]
Club teams missing competition, friendship due to COVID-19
Under normal circumstances, Grant Nolder, president of the USF flag football team would be preparing for the club’s biggest competition of the year, the Swamp Bowl. The annual tournament, hosted at UF, typically takes place during the fall semester and features some of the best club flag football teams in the country. Winners of the […]
Bulls battle with ECU in OT win
Coach Brian Gregory said Tuesday the Bulls didn’t play complete, 40-minute games in their two losses last week. It’s debatable if they did Wednesday night against East Carolina (11-18, 5-11) at the Yuengling Center, but it was more than enough to put up a 73-68 overtime win. “It’s funny. There were stretches where we played […]
First SG scholarship rewards student leaders
Student Government (SG) launched the first-of-its-kind, merit-based scholarship to students Nov. 5 on USF’s Tampa campus. As a part of Student Body President Britney Deas and Student Body Vice President Travis McCloskey’s platform, Bull S.H.I.F.T., — Success, Health, Innovation, Finance and Tradition — the SG’s Student Leadership Scholarship consists of two merit-based scholarships which will […]
On-campus Jabil institute sparks anticipation from students
A plan drafted on a bar napkin two years ago has now become the USF Jabil Innovation Institute, a multi-million dollar institute combining the College of Engineering and the Muma College of Business. Senior Vice President of Advancement and CEO of the USF Foundation Joel Momberg and Jabil CEO Mark Mondello jotted the idea down […]