When The Citadel responds to the forecast of a hurricane which could make landfall in 48 hours, the institution enters the stage called Op Con 3. The commandant's staff checks the rosters for completeness. Cadets with cars conduct maintenance checks and insure their car fuel tanks are full. Number of personnel, ages, gender, vehicle storage requirements, and special health considerations will be determined. The commandant coordinates required faculty and staff bed-down support, emergency meals support, and equipment and power support.
Commandant appoints a bed-down facility manager.
Decision on evacuation should be made at this time. The president of The Citadel is the only official of the college authorized to make the evacuation decision.