Weather Updates

Hurricane Helene

Communication to students from the interim president; Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at 4:04 p.m.

Good afternoon, Students,

As you know, we have been monitoring the development of Hurricane Helene. Given the latest forecast, the College will move classes online for Thursday, September 26th. Residence halls will remain open, and dining services will be altered. No other student support services will be available, except for Campus Police. Please watch for a follow up email from Dr. Umfress for more information. Classes and other campus operations will resume as normal on Friday, September 27^th.

We will update you through email and postings to the College website if there are any further modifications to College operations. Any emergency notifications will be distributed through our Nixle text messaging system, as well.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to faculty/staff from the interim president; Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at 4 p.m.

Good afternoon, Mariner Family,

This afternoon, we received an update on the progression of Hurricane Helene. The storm continues to stay west of Coastal Georgia, but we will experience strong winds starting Thursday afternoon. Given the latest forecast, the College will move to reduced operations for Thursday, September 26th, with only essential personnel reporting, as required by your supervisor. Classes will pivot to online for Thursday only. Unless otherwise communicated by your supervisor, non-essential employees are not to report to campus. If you are able, please plan to telework on Thursday. Instructions on how to report time will be communicated in an additional email tomorrow. We will return to normal operations for Friday, September 27^th and classes will return to normal.

We will update you through email and postings to the College website if there are any further modifications to College operations. Any emergency notifications will be distributed through our Nixle text messaging system, as well.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to faculty/staff from the interim president; Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at 1:27 p.m.

Good afternoon, Mariner Family,

We are continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Helene. The latest forecast shows the storm continuing the shift westward, lessening the impact on the Coastal region. At this time, we will continue normal operations for Thursday as we monitor the progression of the storm. Please plan to take your laptop home Thursday evening, just in case the need arises for a shift in operations for Friday.

We will update you through email and postings to the College website if there are any further modifications to College operations. We will make a decision about Friday, September 27th, operations by tomorrow afternoon. Any emergency notifications will be distributed through our Nixle text messaging system, as well.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to students from the interim president; Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at 1:26 p.m.

Good afternoon, Students,

We are continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Helene. The latest forecast shows the storm continuing the shift westward, lessening the impact on the Coastal region. We will continue normal operations for Thursday as we monitor the progression of the storm. At this time, classes will continue as normal.

We will update you through email and postings to the College website if there are any further modifications to College operations. We will make a decision about Friday, September 27th, operations by tomorrow afternoon.  Any emergency notifications will be distributed through our Nixle text messaging system, as well.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to faculty/staff  from the interim president; Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024, at 5:56 p.m.

Good Evening,

As you may have heard, Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, southwest of Florida. We are closely monitoring the situation, as currently there is uncertainty in the trajectory of the storm. There may be impacts to our area over the next few days, potentially Thursday into Friday. At this time, no decision has been made to alter campus activities or operations at the Brunswick campus and Camden Center. However, please be prepared to telework if there is a change in campus operations. We will have an update from the National Weather Service and Glynn Counties EMA tomorrow morning. We will provide additional guidance shortly after 12 p.m. tomorrow.

We will provide updates through Nixle, email, and posts to the College of Coastal Georgia website if there are any changes to College operations. If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Stay tuned.

Communication to students  from the interim president; Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024, at 5:52 p.m.

Good evening, Students.

As you may have heard, Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, southwest of Florida . We are closely monitoring the situation, as currently there is uncertainty in the trajectory of the storm. At this time, no decision has been made to alter campus activities or operations at the Brunswick campus and Camden Center.

We will update you through Nixle, email, and will post to the College of Coastal Georgia website if there are any changes to College operations. If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care!

Tropical Storm Debby

Communication to faculty and staff from the interim president; Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at 12:28 p.m.

Good afternoon, Mariner Family.

I hope you all have been able to stay safe during this time. With the passing of Tropical Storm Debby from the area, the College will resume normal operations Wednesday. Employees are directed to report to work tomorrow morning as usual, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.

On campus we had minimal damage.  There are a few buildings that had roof leaks, but our Physical Plant team is already addressing those issues and cleaning up the water/damage.  It appears that no offices were impacted by leaks.  We do have three pine trees down on campus…one near the church and two near Lakeside.  You may notice yellow caution tape around some areas on campus, mostly for broken branches still in trees.  Please avoid those areas until Physical Plant can address the issue.  Our teams are working to ensure the grounds and facilities at both the Brunswick campus and Camden Center are safe for your return, and that there are no issues with network connectivity. A big thank you to our Physical Plant, Campus Police, and IT folks for all you have done and are doing to take care of campus.  You are all amazing!!!

Your personal safety always comes first, so please use extreme caution when traveling on the roads. We understand that some individuals may be facing challenging situations in relation to the storm. Supervisors are encouraged to accommodate those who may be having difficulties. 

We look forward to seeing you back on campus. Continue to stay safe everyone.

Communication to students from the interim president; Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at 5:28 p.m.

Good afternoon, Students,

As you know, we have been monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Debby. Given the latest forecast, the College will be closed on Monday.  Residence halls will remain open; however, no other student support services will be available, except for Campus Police. Please watch for a follow up email from Residence Life and Housing Director, Mr. Woodbury.

We will update you through email and postings to the College website if there are any further modifications to College operations.  Any emergency notifications will be distributed through our Nixle text messaging system, as well.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to faculty and staff from the interim president; Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at 5:28 p.m.

Good afternoon, Mariner Family,

As you know, we have been monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Debby. Given the latest forecast, the College will be closed on Monday, with only essential personnel reporting.  Unless otherwise communicated by your supervisor, non-essential employees are not to report to campus or telework. Instructions on how to report time will be communicated in an additional email tomorrow.

We will update you through email and postings to the College website if there are any further modifications to College operations. We will make a decision about Tuesday, August 6, operations by Monday afternoon.  Any emergency notifications will be distributed through our Nixle text messaging system, as well.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care.

• National Weather Service
• Glynn County EMA
• Camden County EMA
• National Hurricane Center 

Communication to faculty and staff from the interim president; Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at 12:40 p.m.

Good Afternoon, Mariner Family,

In consultation with the Glynn County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, the College continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Debby, its projected path up the Western Coast of Florida, and potential weather-related impacts to our area.  We are expecting an update by 330pm today (8/4/2024).  College officials will make final decisions about any change to campus operations by 5pm today (8/4/2024) to provide our community with enough time to make appropriate plans.  We will update you through email and postings to the College website.  Any emergency notifications will also be distributed through our Nixle text messaging service.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to students from the interim president; Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at 12:42 p.m.

Good Afternoon, Mariners,

In consultation with the Glynn County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, the College continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Debby, its projected path up the Western Coast of Florida, and potential weather-related impacts to our area.  We are expecting an update by 330pm today (8/4/2024).  College officials will make final decisions about any change to campus operations by 5pm today (8/4/2024) to provide our community with enough time to make appropriate plans.  We will update you through email and postings to the College website.  Any emergency notifications will also be distributed through our Nixle text messaging service.  If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 888777 to gain access to these important notifications.

Thank you and take care.

Communication to students from the interim president; Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at 2:40 p.m.

Good afternoon, Students,

As you may have heard, there is potential tropical storm development happening south of Florida. We are closely monitoring the situation, as currently there is uncertainty in the trajectory of the storm. At this time, no decision has been made to alter campus activities or operations at the Brunswick campus and Camden Center.

We will update you through Nixle, email, and will post to the College of Coastal Georgia website if there are any changes to College operations. If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 88877 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care!

Communication to faculty and staff from the interim president; Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at 2:49 p.m.

Good afternoon, Colleagues,

As you may have heard, there is potential tropical storm development happening south of Florida. We are closely monitoring the situation, as currently there is uncertainty in the trajectory of the storm. There may be impacts to our area over the next few days, potentially Sunday into Monday.  At this time, no decision has been made to alter campus activities or operations at the Brunswick campus and Camden Center. However, please be prepared to telework if there is a change in campus operations. 

We will provide updates through Nixle, email, and posts to the College of Coastal Georgia website if there are any changes to College operations. If you have not already signed up for Nixle, you can text the letters CCGA to 88877 to gain access to these important safety notifications.

Thank you and take care!

• National Weather Service
• Glynn County EMA
• Camden County EMA
• National Hurricane Center