Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

During hurricane season, Rice closely tracks storms in the Gulf and will share closure and safety information through Rice Alert and email.

Take Action Now

  • Monitor weather updates and Rice Alerts.
  • Shelter in an interior, windowless room on a low, dry floor.
  • Avoid bridges and flooded areas.
  • Prepare emergency supplies and be ready to evacuate if instructed.

What to Do

  • Follow official updates from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center.
  • During high winds, stay in a small, interior, windowless room on the lowest dry floor.
  • Do not walk, swim or drive through floodwater.
  • If trapped in a building, go to the highest level but avoid closed attics.

How to Prepare

  • Review Rice's "Are You Rice Ready?" hurricane resources.
  • Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts turned on.
  • Have 5-7 days of food, water and essential supplies ready.
  • Have a battery-powered or hand-crank radio for information if power goes out.
  • Know your evacuation zone, route and shelter options.
  • Know how to turn off utilities.
  • Move vehicles out of flood-prone areas.

How to Recover

  • Use generators only outdoors, far from doors and windows.
  • Do not use wet electrical equipment.
  • Avoid walking in floodwater.

Are you Ready?