First-ever mandatory evacuation empties student housing of 4,300 residents for a hurricane

Advisory 6: Sunday, September 10, 11:45 a.m. Since a week ago when it appeared that Hurricane Irma could threaten South Florida, the safety of our community has been our paramount concern. We extend our thoughts and prayers to everyone who has been impacted by this devastating storm. We are proactively planning the recovery process. This is the latest information: The earliest that classes will resume on the Coral Gables main campus and Rosenstiel Marine campus will be Monday, September 18. All other activities at the University are cancelled through that time. We are revising the academic calendar for the rest of the semester; we'll share additional information as soon as possible. We will update students as soon as possible about the opening of the residential colleges. Separate communications will be sent to non-essential employees from Human Resources or supervisors about when they should return to work. The University of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine will issue separate advisories on when classes will resume and with more detailed information on resumption of clinical, non-essential, and essential operations. Campuses will be surveyed to assess damage and determine the extent of impacts either Monday or Tuesday. An ENN alert will be issued when the preliminary safety assessment has concluded and essential personnel only may return to campus The parking garages on campus also will remain closed until the UM Police Department and Facilities Management inspect them and indicate that they are safe to open. A communication will be issued when they are opened. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this complex situation. The safety and interests of the 'Canes community are of the utmost importance. The University community is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts http://www.facebook.com/UMiamiENN and http://www.twitter.com/UMiamiENN for interim updates.