Update: 8/5 – 2:57pm

The Ringling College Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the ongoing situation caused by Hurricane Debby.

The major threat from this storm has now passed and most of the warnings and alerts in our area have now been lifted. The campus did not sustain any significant damage.

The College’s Main Campus will be open as planned tomorrow, August 6. Please plan to come to work and resume business as normal. The Sarasota Art Museum will also reopen to the public.

If your journey is impacted or you have another personal challenge, please work with your supervisor directly for remote working options.

Due to flooding, debris, and road closures, please take extra precautions when you are traveling to work tomorrow. For additional information, check the official Sarasota County website.

Thank you.

Update: 8/5 – 6:30am

The Ringling College Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the situation caused by Hurricane Debby. 

Due to the additional rain overnight which has caused major flooding on some roads and in neighborhoods, employees should consider their route and take precaution if traveling to work.

The College Campus will remain open today, but supervisors should allow remote work for their staff where possible. 

If weather conditions worsen, the following precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as AccuWeather, Windy, or MyRadar for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs    

We will continue to monitor the situation and will notify members of our College community of any changes. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated communications.

For more information about this hurricane, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website: www.nhc.noaa.gov

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.