The third is flooding from the water from the rain which accompanies a hurricane. What one should do depends on where one lives. They have to evacuate that early in order to get out before the storm surge closes the roads. Similarly, the companies which run the oil platforms out in the Gulf, also evacuate two to three days before landfall is anticipated just to be sure they can get everyone out. Because of the reoccurring danger of hurricane damage, all of the parishes in Southeast Louisiana have evacuation plans for low-lying areas and designated shelters where the evacuees can go.
Hurricanes are notorious for wandering around changing direction for no apparent reason.
Therefore, the University would merely lay in supplies and stay alert unless the City of New Orleans is placed under a hurricane warning. If we should be placed under a hurricane warning, the University will issue directions regarding what to do if the hurricane continues to approach the City. Please note that the students who remain on campus during the hurricane should not leave the dorms until XU personnel indicate it is okay because of snakes and other wild animals in the flood waters, pollution in flood waters, the possibility of downed power lines, etc. If a hurricane should pass through New Orleans while our summer programs are in session, we will contact each set of parents as soon as the storm has passed and the telephone system is working. Therefore, it might be as much as twenty-four hours before we are able to call.