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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: May 22nd at 10:34AM
Flood Watch
Montgomery County

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including
the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and
Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston,
Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Inland
Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda,
Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Southern Liberty,
Waller and Wharton.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall totals through late Monday are
anticipated to be in the 2 to 5 inches range along the
coastal counties and 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. Isolated higher
totals are possible. Rainfall rates are expected to peak in
the 3-4+" per hour range in the heaviest downpours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.


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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