October 10, 2024 – 3:32PM

The National Weather Service forecasts that today through Saturday, the Savannah weather will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the 70s and low temperatures in the mid-50s and that Hurricane Milton has moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean.

This morning, the Savannah State Emergency Management team completed a full analysis of the campus to ascertain the conditions and any impact that may have occurred. This analysis indicates that there were no power outages or significant impact to campus facilities. The team will continue monitoring the campus to ensure all facilities are operational.

While classes will continue online on Friday, October 11, we look forward to resuming normal campus operations. All employees are expected to return to work in person unless otherwise communicated.

We are grateful that our campus was not impacted, and our thoughts are with those affected by the storm. Moreover, we appreciate the members of the SSU family that mobilized to prepare the campus for this weather event.

As always, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our top priority.

October 9, 2024 – 7:00PM

Savannah State University will transition to remote learning on Thursday, October 10th through Friday, October 11th. Residence halls will remain open, and dining services will be modified.

SSU dining services will have limited hours and locations open on Thursday, October 10, 2024. King Frazier will be open for full-service breakfast between the hours of 7:00 am – 11:00 am. It is requested that all students pick up to-go dining options by 11:00 am in King Frazier to accommodate their lunch and dinner for Thursday which will allow students time to return to their residence safely.

October 8, 2024 – 5:00PM

The campus of Savannah State University will continue normal operations based on the latest information provided by the National Weather Service, Chatham County Emergency Agency, and the National Hurricane Center. Our emergency management team is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and conducting formal check-ins multiple times daily to assess new information. During the 6:30 p.m. briefing this evening, the team reviewed the national weather service update which indicates no change to the storm’s projected path and impact. The Savannah area is currently predicted to receive tropical storm force winds and rain bands from Hurricane Milton. These impacts may cause a storm surge leading to tidal flooding of low-lying areas on Thursday.

While the campus is expected to experience minimal impacts, we understand that circumstances can change quickly. Therefore, the University has begun preparations to mitigate any impact that may be felt from the storm. These include stocking up on fuel, testing our emergency generators, and working with our food services partner, Aladdin, to ensure that food operations continue.

This contingency planning is intended in situations where we experience a loss of power or other significant impact to the campus. This will ensure that students will have continued food service and a place to charge their devices as needed.

At this time, there are no changes to class schedules or University operations. The University will provide another update Wednesday morning immediately after the 10:00 a.m. briefing. Updates will also be posted at https://savannahstateuniversitynews.blogspot.com/ and on the university’s official social media channels. If there are any changes before then, we will promptly notify you so you can make any necessary preparations.

Campus efforts are spearheaded by Chief Thomas with support from the SSU emergency management team and local government agencies. We encourage students to stay prepared and remain focused on their classes. Rest assured, we will promptly update you with any changes to university operations.

Based on the most recent information, we understand that Florida residents are evacuating to Georgia, resulting in heavy traffic along evacuation routes.

Please make sure you are registered to receive SSU emergency alerts on the Everbridge app. Make sure you charge all electronic devices, fill up your vehicles, and please be safe!

DO NOT ENTER AREAS WITH HIGH WATER LEVELS. Park in areas on higher ground Again, do not attempt to pass through areas with high water levels. Slow down and be extra cautious while driving on-campus as well as throughout the city as several areas of Savannah are flood zones (i.e. Victory Drive).

Adequate Disaster Supplies
– Flashlight and extra batteries
– Emergency food and water
– Essential medicines
– Cash and credit cards

Please stay tuned for further updates, and make sure to follow all safety guidelines. Your safety is our top priority.

October 8, 2024

The campus of Savannah State University will continue normal operations based on the latest data provided by the National Weather Service, Chatham County Emergency Agency, and the National Hurricane Center. Our leadership team is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and conducting formal check-ins multiple times daily to assess new information.

The safety of our students is our utmost priority. Campus efforts are spearheaded by Chief Thomas with support from the SSU leadership team and local government agencies. We encourage students to stay prepared and remain focused on their classes. Rest assured, we will promptly update you with any changes to university operations.

October 7, 2024

We are closely monitoring weather reports for Hurricane Milton and will keep you informed about its potential impact on the Savannah region. We will keep you updated regarding campus operations.