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Severe Weather Awareness Week April 13-17; Floods
FLOODING, FLASH FLOODS Nationally, floods claim nearly 200 lives each year, force 300,000 persons from their homes and result in property damage in excess of $2 billion. In Minnesota, floods kill more people than any other weather event; 15 people have died in floods since 1993. About 75 percent of flash-flood deaths occur at night. […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week April 13-17; Severe Weather, Lightning, and Hail
STORMS, HAIL AND LIGHTNING Thunderstorms affect relatively small areas, compared with most other storms. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts for 30 minutes — but whatever their size, all thunderstorms are dangerous. Severe thunderstorms produce large hail or winds of at least 58 mph. Some wind gusts can exceed 100 mph […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week April 13-17; Alerts and Warnings
ALERTS AND WARNINGS We are fortunate to live in an age and country where our technology can now communicate with us almost anywhere and give us advanced warnings of impending hazards or other important information. Knowing where and how you can receive the warnings and what to do when you get them can mean the difference […]
Parking Permits
A properly displayed valid permit is required for students and employees to park on campus. Come to the Campus Safety office with your vehicle information to register for a parking sticker before parking your vehicle. Students can pay with a charge to your student account or a check. Student parking permits: $125 (parking stickers are […]
Spring Break Parking – lots closed
If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during Spring break, you must park in the GRAVEL section of the BJORLING lot. Look for the BREAK PARKING signs to park in the correct area. Employees should note the lot clearing schedule and park according to permit color in alternate lots. Any vehicles not moved to […]
Parking Permits
Students and employees must display a valid parking permit to park on campus. Come to the Campus Safety office before parking on campus to obtain your parking permit. Visitor parking is closed to students and employees at all times (24/7/365). Student parking stickers are $125 for the remainder of the academic year. Temporary passes are available $5/weekday for […]
Regular parking enforcement during Touring Week – Permit required
Permit parking will be enforced during January term and touring week. Please park according to permit color. A parking permit is required for students and employees to park on campus. Always assume that parking is enforced, even if classes are not in session. Student spring parking permits will be available for purchase in the Campus Safety […]