KatSafe

Campus Closure for 1/21/25

01/19/2025 04:19 PM

SHSU KatSafe: All SHSU locations will close Tue. (1/21) due to a winter storm. Face-to-face classes are canceled in Huntsville and The Woodlands, with Osteopathic Medicine courses moving online. Only essential personnel should report; check with your supervisor if unsure.

Dining halls will open with adjusted hours (breakfast: 8a-10a, lunch: 11a-1p, dinner: 5p-6:30p.)

Forecasts indicate snow and icy road conditions. Use extreme caution, avoid driving on icy roads, prioritize safety.  Monitor shsu.edu/katsafe for updates.

The National Weather Service has issued 3 alerts:

  • Winter Storm Warning
    Montgomery County and Walker County

    01/21/2025 03:52 AM

    * WHAT...Snow and sleet. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up
    to 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Wind gusts
    up to 40 MPH.

    * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

    * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

    * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
    likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
    conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday
    morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning commutes.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy bands of snow and sleet developing this
    morning. Snowfall totals within these heavier bands could exceed 4
    inches. Light totals expected outside of the bands. However,
    significant travel disruptions are occurring even where lighter
    snow is falling. Expect widespread

    Instructions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

  • Cold Weather Advisory
    Montgomery County and Walker County

    01/21/2025 03:41 AM

    * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
    as 15. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
    below 10 possible in areas that receive heavier snow totals.

    * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

    * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
    For the Extreme Cold Watch, from this evening through Wednesday
    morning.

    * IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to low wind chills can lead to
    hypothermia.

    Instructions: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

  • Extreme Cold Watch
    Montgomery County and Walker County

    01/21/2025 03:41 AM

    * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
    as 15. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills
    below 10 possible in areas that receive heavier snow totals.

    * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

    * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.
    For the Extreme Cold Watch, from this evening through Wednesday
    morning.

    * IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to low wind chills can lead to
    hypothermia.

    Instructions: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Campus is operating as normal.

KatSafe is the University’s emergency alert system and preparedness program. The University is committed to keeping you informed by sending notifications in a timely manner and offering preparedness resources.

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KatSafe Alerts

All SHSU community members are automatically enrolled in KatSafe voice and emails. Bearkats can update their personal information using the SamWeb portal and add up to 10 people.

Sign up for Text Message Alerts

SHSU students and employees can sign up for text message alerts with the following steps:

  1. Login to your KatSafe Emergency Contact Information Preferences
  2. Under “Phone”, ensure that “(txt & voice)” is beside your phone number. If it is not, select the “Add” button.
  3. In the pop up, enter your phone number, select “txt & voice” then select the “Add” button
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Covid-19

In line with the CDC and the State of Texas Department of Health, SHSU and the Student Health Center are shifting from emergency pandemic response practices to sustainable health practices for COVID-19.

What does this mean? Vaccines, treatments, and testing will remain available. Other tools such as data sources and reporting will change.

  1. The US Government will continue to distribute free COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children. However, the Student Health Center will not have vaccines available.
  2. At-home antigen tests will be available for purchase at the Student Health Center for students only.
  3. PCR rapid testing will be available for students at the Student Health Center for students, and a charge for the test will be applied to student accounts. You can call the SHC for current pricing at 936-294-1805.

If you feel sick:

  1. Isolate/Stay at home
  2. Contact your medical doctor, students may contact the SHC Test and get treatment early
  3. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others, and reduce the risk of spreading illness

Please continue to refer to the CDC for the most up-to-date information

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