KatSafe

The National Weather Service has issued 4 alerts:

  • Cold Weather Advisory
    Montgomery County

    01/19/2025 03:36 AM

    * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees.

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

    * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

    * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
    exposure.

    Instructions: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

  • Freeze Warning
    Walker County

    01/19/2025 03:36 AM

    * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
    as 10-15 degrees. For the Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze with
    temperatures below 25 for several hours expected.

    * WHERE...Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San
    Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Washington Counties.

    * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Monday. For
    the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday.

    * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
    exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
    sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
    plumbing.

    Instructions: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

  • Cold Weather Advisory
    Walker County

    01/19/2025 03:36 AM

    * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
    as 10-15 degrees. For the Freeze Warning, Hard Freeze with
    temperatures below 25 for several hours expected.

    * WHERE...Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Madison, Polk, San
    Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Washington Counties.

    * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Monday. For
    the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday.

    * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
    exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
    sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
    plumbing.

    Instructions: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

  • Winter Storm Watch
    Montgomery County and Walker County

    01/18/2025 08:01 PM

    * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
    accumulations up to 3 inches with the potential for locally higher
    amounts. Ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible.

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

    * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

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

    Instructions: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

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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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.

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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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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

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