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Flagler College to reopen and resume normal operations on Thursday

Aug 30, 2023

After assessing the campus grounds and facilities for debris and damage, Flagler College officials have given the all-clear for a return to normal operations, including a return to in-person classes, at noon tomorrow, Aug. 31.

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4:30 PM

Campus community:

  • All campus facilities will re-open at noon on Thursday, including the Proctor Library, Ringhaver Student Center, full-service dining options, and the Fitness Center.
  • Residence Halls remain open
  • The Dining Hall remains open with limited service on Wednesday. The Commons POD and the Sebastian POD will remain open. The Bistro remains closed until the campus reopens at noon on Thursday.
  • Flagler Security will be on campus at all times.

Students:

  • In-person classes will start at noon on Thursday.

Note: There is no change to the academic calendar. The College will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 4.

  • Scheduled activities will resume at noon on Thursday.
  • Issues with returning to campus – If you are unable to return to campus to resume classes on Thursday, reach out to your professors to discuss your individual situation.

Employees:

  • Offices will re-open at noon on Thursday, but employees can return to campus as early as 8 a.m.

Please continue monitoring these Flagler College communication channels for future advisories: 

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 9 p.m.

Things to know: College Classes and Operations

  • Beginning the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 30, Flagler will not hold in-person classes. All campus events and activities will be canceled, and College offices will move to remote operations during this time.
  • The Fitness Center is closed and will reopen when an all-clear has been given. The Commons Fitness Room will remain open 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • It is anticipated that classes and normal campus operations will resume at noon on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • College residence halls will remain open. The Dining Hall will remain open with limited service on Wednesday. The Commons POD and the Sebastian POD will remain open. The Bistro will be closed.

Please continue monitoring these Flagler College communication channels for future advisories: 

More information: 

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m. 

St. Augustine is under a Tropical Storm Warning, and the National Weather Service forecasts strong tropical storm force winds with hurricane gusts around the intracoastal waterways and beaches before shifting to the river as the storm enters the Suwannee basin. Flooding is expected in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Additionally, the threat of tornadoes remains a possibility. 

While St. Johns County has issued a mandatory evacuation order effective 5 p.m. today, Aug. 29, the order does not list zones but rather advises the evacuation for all persons living in low-lying, flood-prone areas. Flagler College residence halls will remain open, and Flagler Security will be on campus at all times. 

Important Reminders:  

  •  Safety – All residents who stay on campus during the storm are encouraged to stay within their residence halls. Due to the risk of high winds, we want to remind you that if a tornado watch comes into effect in St. Augustine, you are to move to your bathroom and away from all windows. If your bathroom has windows, please move to the central hallway. You will be notified via OmniAlert if a tornado watch comes into effect. 
  •  Parking - The first floor of the FEC Abare Parking Garage, located at 1 Malaga Street, will be closed starting Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. until further notice due to possible flooding. Students, faculty, and staff parked there should move their vehicles to the upper floors. If you have a vehicle on-campus, please move it to the Parking Garage from any surface lots. In addition, the city of St. Augustine will open the Historic Downtown Parking Facility free of charge starting at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, for those living in low-lying, flood-prone areas seeking higher ground for their vehicles. 
  •  Stay Aware - The National Hurricane Center advises residents in Florida to monitor updates to the storm’s forecast track. 

College officials have already begun preparations for any possible impact on the St. Augustine area, and remain in close contact with the St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management. If there is any new information or changes relevant to the St. Augustine area, we will notify you immediately.   

College Classes and Operations: 

  •  At this time, Flagler College is continuing with normal operations and classes remain on schedule through today, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m.  
  • Beginning the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 30, Flagler will not hold in-person classes. All campus events and activities will be canceled, and College offices will move to remote operations during this time.
  • The Fitness Center is following college hours of closing at 8 p.m. Tuesday and will reopen Thursday at noon. The Commons Fitness Room will remain open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 
  • Classes and normal campus operations will resume at noon on Thursday, Aug. 31. 
  • College residence halls will remain open. The Dining Hall will remain open with limited service on Wednesday. The Commons POD and the Sebastian POD will remain open. The Bistro will be closed. 

Please continue monitoring these Flagler College communication channels for future advisories: 

More information: 

Monday, Aug. 28, 12 p.m.

In anticipation of potential weather impacts to the St. Augustine area, Flagler will not hold in-person classes beginning the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 30, and will resume at noon on Thursday, Aug. 31. All campus events and activities will also be canceled, and College offices will move to remote operations during this time. Flagler will continue with normal operations and classes will remain on schedule until Tuesday night at 8 p.m.

Students should expect communication from their faculty as to how the missed class time will be covered or made up, as instructors have broad discretion, and what is done may vary by course.

College residence halls will remain open. The Dining Hall will remain open with limited service on Wednesday. The Commons POD and the Sebastian POD will remain open. The Bistro will be closed. 

Flagler Security will be on campus at all times.

The National Weather Service forecasts the area can expect heavy winds, heavy and possible coastal flooding.

The College will continue to monitor the storm, and Flagler officials remain in close contact with the St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management. If there is any new information or changes relevant to the St. Augustine area, we will notify you immediately. 

The National Hurricane Center advises residents in Florida to monitor updates to the storm’s forecast track.

Please continue monitoring these Flagler College communication channels for future advisories:

More information:

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