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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 2 alerts:

Updated: January 31st at 12:11AM
Cold Weather Advisory
Montgomery County and Walker County

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills,
between 14 and 24 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, Hard
Freeze with temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees with similar
wind chills.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST this
morning. For the Freeze Watch, from this evening through Sunday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. 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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Updated: January 31st at 12:11AM
Freeze Watch
Montgomery County and Walker County

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills,
between 14 and 24 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, Hard
Freeze with temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees with similar
wind chills.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CST this
morning. For the Freeze Watch, from this evening through Sunday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. 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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Need Help?

Non-Emergency

katsafe@shsu.edu

936.294.1800

Emergency call 911 or

936.294.1000

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