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KatSafe

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.
Warning

The National Weather Service has issued 1 alert:

Updated: April 12th at 8:16PM
Flood Advisory
Montgomery County

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Harris and Montgomery.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 816 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 3 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Humble, Jersey Village, Greater Greenspoint, Aldine, northern
Northside / Northline, Spring, Spring Branch North, Spring
Branch West, Addicks Park Ten, Kingwood, Willowbrook, Greater
Inwood, Hidden Valley, Acres Home, Fairbanks / Northwest
Crossing, Carverdale, Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, Central
Northwest, Westbranch and Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.


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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