Coastal Carolina University is very fortunate to come through a major flood event with minimal impact. While many areas and roads on campus had minor flooding, all waters have now receded and the University has resumed normal operations.

The national media continues to cover areas in South Carolina that have experienced major flooding. Governor Haley has expressed concern for the Conway area because of potential evacuations due to the Waccamaw River flooding. Fortunately, riverine flooding from the Waccamaw River will not impact the CCU main campus.

Safety remains our top priority. Students who live in or travel through areas that are flooded and who do not feel safe traveling to campus should contact their professors for information on missed assignments and alternative instructional resources.

Faculty and staff who are still affected by the flooding should stay in contact with their supervisors.

The Coastal Carolina University Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the situation and provide updates to the CCU Emergency Management Team as necessary.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 8:50 a.m.

Students, faculty and staff can now park in the Coastal Science Center parking lot, which is now clear of water, rather than the GG parking lot as directed earlier.

Monday, Oct. 5, 3:00 p.m.

Coastal Carolina University will delay classes on Tuesday, Oct. 6, due to flooding. The University will open at 10:50 a.m. (normal class time change) and resume normal hours of operation tomorrow.

Faculty and staff should report by 10:50 a.m. unless otherwise notified by your supervisor. However, if you feel that road conditions are unsafe in your area, please use your best judgment about driving. Liberal leave will be authorized for staff who are concerned about safe travel.

Students, if you feel that road conditions are unsafe in your area, please use your best judgement about driving. State emergency declarations for non-travel should be followed and Faculty will be authorized to be flexible regarding attendance for students traveling from areas where there are adverse conditions.

Check road conditions at this link provided by the South Carolina Department of Transportation: http://www.scdot.org/getting/StormResources.aspx

South Carolina remains under a state of emergency, as declared by the governor.

Please check your email and text messages from CCU, and local weather forecasts, for up-to-date information.

The following student services will be available:

Hicks Dining Hall - 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m.

UP Café - 8:30 a.m. until 11 p.m.

The Market at Tradition Hall - noon until midnight.

UPC Store - 3 p.m closing at normal hours.

CINO Grille and Chic-fil-a - 10:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Starbucks - 10 a.m. until midnight.

Coastal Science Center dining area - 10:15 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Main Street POD - 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Einstein's - 10:30 until 6 p.m.

Kimbel Library- will close tonight at 11 p.m. The library opens at 8 am Tuesday morning and will resume normal hours.

Office of Student Health Services will open 8:30 a.m. and will resume normal hours.

Counseling Services will open at 8:30 a.m. and resume normal operating hours.

Student Union will open at 8 a.m. and resumes normal operating hours.

Campus Recreation/HTC Center will open at 8 a.m. and will resume normal operating hours.

Shuttle services will begin operating at 7:30 a.m. and will resume normal operations. Students going to the Coastal Science Center should park in the GG lot (located at the traffic circle and U.S. 501) and will be shuttled over to the Science Center.

CHANT 411 will be available to answer questions from 8 am until 8 pm via text at 843-234-3411 or email at chant411@coastal.edu.

In case of an emergency, call the following numbers: 843-349-2177 or 843-349-2911.

Please monitor the CCU website and your email for updates.

Monday, Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m.

CCU Students living off-campus: If you are displaced because of flooding, please contact the Director of Housing (Steve Harrison) at harrison@coastal.edu or 843-349-6405.

Monday, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.

As conditions change, scheduling changes for student services may be required.

Updates:
Shuttle services will begin limited operations at 10 a.m. - Teal and Bronze routes will run between UP and main campus. The Black route will be available to take students from Student Union Station to Walmart.

Kimbel Library - will open at noon and will resume normal hours.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

Due to heavy rain and flooding, Coastal Carolina University will cancel all classes and close the campus for students, faculty and staff on Monday, Oct. 5. Only essential personnel will report to work, and will be notified by their supervisors.

The governor has declared a state of emergency due to conditions in some areas of South Carolina.

Students are asked to stay indoors. Avoid floodwaters because there may be hidden hazards in the water including wildlife, contamination and debris.

The following student services will be available:

Sunday, Oct. 4
Hicks Dining Hall to remain open until 7 p.m.

UP Café  open until 9 p.m.

The Market at Tradition Hall open until 10 p.m.

HTC Center/Campus Recreation, the Student Union and Kimbel Library are now closed.

Monday, Oct. 5
Hicks Dining Hall open 9 am until 8 p.m.

UP Café open 9 am until 9pm.

The Market at Tradition Hall - open noon until midnight.

Kimbel Library - open at 8 am and will resume normal hours.

Office of Student Health Services will operate with a limited staff from noon until 8 pm.

Counseling Services will be available on call. For assistance, students can contact Public Safety 843-349-2177.

Campus Recreation/HTC Center open from noon until midnight.

Student Union open from noon until midnight.

Shuttle services are now closed and will resume operation when it is safe to do so. 

CHANT 411 will be available to answer questions from 8 am until 8 pm daily via text at 843-234-3411 or email at chant411@coastal.edu.

In case of an emergency, call the following numbers: 843-349-2177 or 843-349-2911.

Please monitor the CCU website and your email for updates.

Friday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.

Coastal Carolina University Emergency Management continues to monitor the weather and the potential for flooding this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our area that is in effect through Sunday. The area will experience steady rain this weekend with periods of heavy rain and blustery winds. There may be some minor flooding on campus. Please avoid flooded areas and report them to Public Safety by calling 843-349-2177.

The rounds of heavy rain may produce life-threatening conditions for drivers such as low visibility, water washing over the roadways, and possible roadway washouts. All students, faculty and staff should be aware of these conditions and be prepared to respond to flood situations. Please review the flood safety information below.

-- Stay informed. Monitor the local media for weather information and updates.

-- Do not walk through flood waters. It takes only 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. Standing water hides many potential dangers, including chemicals and debris.

-- Do not drive into or through flooded roadways or around barricades. Water may be deeper than it appears, and it takes only 4 inches of flowing water to push a car. "Turn Around, Don't Drown!"

You can find more preparedness information at www.coastal.edu/emergency. Click on the Emergency Procedures link and review the Severe Weather emergency procedures.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m.

Coastal Carolina University Emergency Management is monitoring the weather due to the rain event forecast for our area. CCU will likely experience heavy rain this weekend because of a low pressure system bringing tropical moisture up from the Gulf of Mexico. The current forecast indicates that our area could receive up to 10 inches of rain thru Sunday. The ground is already saturated and the additional heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in the low-lying areas on campus. Hurricane Joaquin is forecast to remain off shore and will not directly affect South Carolina, however, the tropical moisture associated with Joaquin will add to the heavy rain this weekend and we may experience gusty winds on campus Saturday and Sunday. Coastal Carolina emergency management will continue to monitor the weather for any changes that could negatively impact our area. Students, faculty and staff are urged to stay informed and monitor the local media outlets for additional information.