MGCCC info

2011 Hurricane Season Update

2011-05-27T10:52:00.003-05:00

Since the 2011 hurricane season will begin June 1, the college administration has been making preparations for any impending storms.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters say an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year, with the likelihood of three to six major hurricanes and 18 named tropical storms. Because there is always a possibility of a storm striking the Mississippi Gulf Coast, preparation is vital.

All college employees should take a moment to review their department’s severe-weather policies and plans. Additionally, please review the college’s Hurricane Communication Plan at http://www.mgccc.edu/Documents/hurricane_plan_booklet.pdf.

Remember that communications will play a key role during any emergency. We will endeavor to keep you informed through the Connect-ED system, the website and the college’s toll-free number. To ensure notification through Connect-ED, visit Web Services on the college’s website, log in to the secure area and update your emergency contact information at the bottom, left-hand side of the page under Personal Information.

Students and employees can also call the college’s toll-free phone number, 1-866-735-1122, for periodic college updates during severe-weather situations.

If evacuation becomes necessary, students and employees who evacuate will find important updates through the local television, radio and newspapers as well as the Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s statewide network of radio and television affiliates. MPB’s radio frequencies are listed on all state evacuation signs.

The college administration will continue to monitor evolving conditions in the tropics and will issue updates throughout the summer and fall.

Please be aware of the following important hurricane preparedness sites:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

http://www.mpbonline.org/

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

The website will offer periodic updates throughout the 2011 hurricane season.

2010 Hurricane Update

2010-06-28T08:38:00.002-05:00

Since hurricane season is already underway, we know that all college employees are probably reviewing their department’s severe-weather policies and plans. Additionally, please review the college’s Hurricane Communication Plan online at http://www.mgccc.edu/Documents/hurricane_plan_booklet.pdf .

Please remember that communications play a key role during any emergency. Watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes will be posted 12 hours earlier than in previous years. We will endeavor to keep you informed through the Connect-ED system, the Web site and the college’s toll-free number. To ensure notification through Connect-ED, please update your emergency contact information on Web Services.

In the event that the main Web site becomes unavailable, this backup site will have important information. Students and employees can also call the college’s toll-free phone number at 1-866-735-1122 for periodic college updates during severe-weather situations.

If evacuation becomes necessary, students and employees who evacuate will find important updates through the local television, radio and newspapers as well as the Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s state-wide network of radio and television affiliates. MPB’s radio frequencies are listed on all state evacuation signs.

The college administration will continue to monitor evolving conditions in the tropics and will issue updates throughout the hurricane season.

Please be aware of the following important hurricane preparedness sites:

· http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml
· http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
· http://www.mpbonline.org/
· http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

MGCCC Update

2008-09-02T11:16:00.004-05:00

All Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College employees should report to respective campuses/centers on Wednesday, September 3.

Wednesday night classes will meet at all locations as scheduled on September 3. All classes will resume on Thursday, September 4. Dormitories will open at the Perkinston campus at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 3.

The MGCCC football game against Itawamba Community College has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 6 at 7 p.m. in Fulton, MS.

Classes Canceled

2008-08-31T07:52:00.000-05:00

All MGCCC campuses, centers and dormitories will be closed, and classes will be canceled Tuesday, September 2nd.

Alternate MGCCC Web Site

2008-08-29T15:04:00.000-05:00

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College administrators continue to plan for the possible landfall of Hurricane Gustav. In an effort to keep all MGCCC employees and students informed during this time of uncertainty, we encourage you to check the Web site at www.mgccc.edu or call our toll free telephone number at 1-866-735-1122 over the Labor Day weekend for updates.

If the official MGCCC site becomes unavailable, please check our back-up site http://mgccc.blogspot.com/ for updates and college information.

Hurricane preparedness links

2008-08-29T10:43:00.000-05:00

Official announcements about possible evacuation plans and shelter openings, as well as a hurricane preparedness guide, are available at the Mississippi Emergency Management website at www.msema.org.

Tropical storm advisories and storm tracking information are available from the National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov.

Gustav - Notice of Preparations

2008-08-29T10:30:00.000-05:00

MGCCC administrators are receiving weather advisories from various sources and are preparing campuses and centers for Hurricane Gustav and its possible effects.

All official college announcements will be posted at www.mgccc.edu. The college’s Web site should be considered a primary source of information, and updates will be posted regularly.

Students and employees may also call the college’s toll-free telephone number at 1-866-735-1122 for college updates.