Severe weather events such as hurricanes, tropical storms, and flooding pose significant risks to campus technology infrastructure, making preparedness essential for protecting equipment, maintaining operational continuity, and ensuring a safe and efficient recovery process. The Technology Department at FSU follows a structured, campus‑wide Severe Weather Readiness plan designed to safeguard IT assets, guide pre‑closure and shutdown activities, and support damage assessment and system restoration once campus operations resume.
This readiness framework outlines clear responsibilities for IT staff, coordination expectations with campus administration and main‑campus IT, and the required steps to secure equipment before a closure, assess conditions afterward, and restore services safely. Detailed checklists and procedures cover every phase of the emergency lifecycle—from routine pre‑season preparation, to equipment shutdown and protective measures during an official closure, to systematic post‑storm evaluation and restart protocols.
The full guidance, including step‑by‑step operational procedures, required supplies, equipment inventories, and standardized assessment and restart checklists, is available in the supporting documents linked below. These resources ensure all technology personnel can act quickly, consistently, and effectively during severe weather events, reducing risk and supporting a safe return to normal operations.
OIT Campus Closure Procedures
Emergency Checklist