In the event a hurricane warning is issued that effects Francis Marion University, an evacuation of the housing area or closure of the University may be necessary.
Plans are in place to evaluate all the circumstances to make the required decisions.
Once an evacuation is called for, Public Safety will coordinate efforts to notify all campus residents. If other buildings on campus need to be evacuated, the appropriate people in the facility will be notified. Students will be evacuated to the Smith University Center handball court areas primarily. If capacity is reached at that location, students and others will be evacuated to the Cauthen Educational Media Center Auditorium, Room 114. After the storm, the Directors of Public Safety and the Physical Plant, or their designees, will inspect the situation on campus and make a determination if it is safe for students to return to their residence hall or apartment.