Florida Institute of Technology
Disaster Contingency Plan

NO UNIVERSITY BUILDING IS DESIGNATED AS AN OFFICIAL HURRICANE SHELTER!

Evacuation Information: The Brevard County Authority that is tasked with disaster planning is the "Emergency Management and Communications Division" at 1746 Cedar Street in Rockledge.  The phone number for the facility is (321) 637-6670, for information during disasters only (321) 637-6674.

The evacuation center intended for use by Florida Tech resident students is located at the Riviera Elementary School, 351 Riviera Drive, Northeast Palm Bay.  This center will be used unless capacity is reached, and, at that time, a secondary facility will be opened and people seeking shelter will be redirected to the alternative facility.  Those who own and operate motor vehicles should transport themselves to the evacuation site and should offer transportation to others.

On-campus or local students and staff should be directed to tune in to one of the following radio/TV stations for the most up-to-date information regarding the emergency and how it impacts Florida Tech.  Information regarding operational status of the University's main campus will be released to all of the following stations:

AM RADIO

WMEL        920 KHZ
WMMB        1240 KHZ
WTMS        1560 KHZ

FM RADIO

WFIT        89.5 MHZ
WMFE        90.7 MHZ
WBVD        95.1 MHZ
WLRQ        99.3 MHZ
WHKR        102.7 MHZ
WAIA        107.1 MHZ

TELEVISION

Florida Tech TV98
WKMG        Channel 6
WFTV        Channel 9
WESH        Channel 2
CFN          Channel 13

Definitions:

Hurricane Season:  June 1st through November 30th

Hurricane Watch:    First warning that a hurricane may pose a threat to a portion of the Florida East Coast; normally given 36 hours before the storm is expected to hit the coast.  Landfall is uncertain and broad geographic areas are alerted.

Hurricane Warning:    Normally issued 24 hours before the storm is expected to strike the coast (Space Coast); more accurate landfall is predicted, with narrower geographic boundaries.

For additional information please see pages 67 - 69 in the 2004-2005 Florida Tech Student Handbook & Planner.