KatSafe
The National Weather Service has issued 2 alerts:
Montgomery County and Walker County
...Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect for Southeast Texas Through
Monday...
* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will be capable of spreading
rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Obey all local
burn restrictions and burn bans.
Instructions: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.
Walker County
* WHAT...Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 25 expected.
* WHERE...Houston, Madison, Polk, Trinity, and Walker Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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:
- Login to your KatSafe Emergency Contact Information Preferences
- Under “Phone”, ensure that “(txt & voice)” is beside your phone number. If it is not, select the “Add” button.
- In the pop up, enter your phone number, select “txt & voice” then select the “Add” button