KatSafe
The National Weather Service has issued 1 alert:
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Flood Warning
Walker County04/18/2024 09:18 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, Polk, San Jacinto
and Trinity Counties.
For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,
Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 134.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues with the
boat ramp in the Deep River Plantation Subdivision in Walker
County inundated. Backwater flooding up Thomas Lake in Walker
County floods the boat ramp in the Green Rich Shores Subdivision
in Walker County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 133.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 133.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 134.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 132.2 feet
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 133.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
133.7 feet on 03/10/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodInstructions: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM CDT.
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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- In the pop up, enter your phone number, select “txt & voice” then select the “Add” button
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.
- 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.
- At-home antigen tests will be available for purchase at the Student Health Center for students only.
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