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Hurricane Ian prompts two days of remote classes and facility closures

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The University of Miami moved all Coral Gables and Marine campus classes to remote format beginning at 2:00 PM EDT on September 27, 2022 as Hurricane Ian approached South Florida. Campus facilities including the student center, libraries, and wellness center were closed. While Ian ultimately made landfall further north near Fort Myers, UM experienced 35-45 mph wind gusts and rain bands across its Coral Gables campus.

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University of Miami
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Alert Sequence

3 messages in sequence · 2 verified verbatim

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
Verified verbatim1784 chars
***STORM ADVISORY*** Hurricane Ian – ADVISORY 3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m. The safety of our University community is a top priority. Based on the current track of Hurricane Ian and the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, the University of Miami is sharing the following information regarding classes and campus operations to ensure the safety of the University community: Coral Gables and Marine campuses: Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and continuing throughout all of Wednesday, all classes on the Coral Gables and Marine campuses will move to an online format. Faculty should immediately convey to students how to access the course online, or any alternative academic continuity plans. Staff should follow the direction of their supervisor regarding whether you should report to campus or work remotely on Wednesday. The following locations on the Coral Gables Campus will be closed as of 5 p.m. Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday: Campus Store Herbert Wellness Center Hurricane Food Court Shalala Student Center and Student Center Complex University Libraries As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, and continuing throughout the day Wednesday, all on-campus events will be cancelled. Dining halls remain open. Athletics will continue normal schedules. Medical Campus & UHealth: Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday, Miller School of Medicine preclinical Phase I classes will move to online format and clinical students (Phase II and III) will continue in person training. UHealth clinical facilities, with the exception of BPEI Naples, continue on normal schedules. The University community is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts www.facebook.com/UMiamiENN and www.twitter.com/UMiamiENN for interim updates.
Verify this quote
University of Miami Storm Advisory: Hurricane Ian, Advisory 3 (messages.miami.edu)messages.miami.edufind archived copies
Verbatim excerpt from UM Storm Advisory 3, the controlling notice that moved Coral Gables and Marine campus classes online at 2 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 27, 2022
UM's storm-advisory pattern of issuing a numbered series ('Advisory 1, 2, 3') gives recipients a clear chronological anchor; Advisory 3 was the closure-trigger message
The advisory's directive that 'faculty should immediately convey to students how to access the course online' reflects UM's post-Irma 2017 academic-continuity playbook
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UPDATEEmail
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ALL CLEAREmail
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***STORM ADVISORY*** Hurricane Ian – ADVISORY 4 Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. The University of Miami continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Ian, currently located approximately 150 miles west-northwest of Miami. Below is an update on classes and campus operations for Thursday: Coral Gables and Marine campuses: Will resume normal operations, including normal academic delivery, on Thursday and we continue to encourage supervisors to remain flexible, where possible. Medical Campus & UHealth: Classes at the Miller School of Medicine will resume normal schedules Thursday. UHealth clinical facilities, with the exception of BPEI Naples, continue on normal schedules. Intermittent rain bands and gusty winds are expected to continue into Thursday and the University community should allow extra time while traveling to and from campus and exercise caution on the roadways. This is expected to be final University communication issued for Hurricane Ian. Any additional updates will be provided via UM Emergency Management social media accounts www.facebook.com/UMiamiENN and www.twitter.com/UMiamiENN .
Verify this quote
UM Messages — Storm Advisory: Hurricane Ian – Advisory 4 (Sept. 28, 2022, 2 p.m.)messages.miami.edufind archived copies
Verbatim UM campus email Storm Advisory 4 announcing resumption of normal Coral Gables/Marine operations Thursday after Ian.
Replaces reconstructed UM Storm Advisory UPDATE; full institutional ENN-style advisory email from messages.miami.edu.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

***STORM ADVISORY*** Hurricane Ian – ADVISORY 3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m. The safety of our University community is a top priority. Based on the current track of Hurricane Ian and the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, the University of Miami is sharing the following information regarding classes and campus operations to ensure the safety of the University community: Coral Gables and Marine campuses: Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and continuing throughout all of Wednesday, all classes on the Coral Gables and Marine campuses will move to an online format. Faculty should immediately convey to students how to access the course online, or any alternative academic continuity plans. Staff should follow the direction of their supervisor regarding whether you should report to campus or work remotely on Wednesday. The following locations on the Coral Gables Campus will be closed as of 5 p.m. Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday: Campus Store Herbert Wellness Center Hurricane Food Court Shalala Student Center and Student Center Complex University Libraries As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, and continuing throughout the day Wednesday, all on-campus events will be cancelled. Dining halls remain open. Athletics will continue normal schedules. Medical Campus & UHealth: Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday, Miller School of Medicine preclinical Phase I classes will move to online format and clinical students (Phase II and III) will continue in person training. UHealth clinical facilities, with the exception of BPEI Naples, continue on normal schedules. The University community is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts www.facebook.com/UMiamiENN and www.twitter.com/UMiamiENN for interim updates.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it names "the University of Miami" and "UM Emergency Management" as the sender.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: It names 'the University of Miami' and 'UM Emergency Management' as senders.
    2. present: It speaks as "the University of Miami" and points to UM Emergency Management accounts, identifying the sender.
    3. present: It names the University of Miami and UM Emergency Management.
    4. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information', identifying the sender.
    5. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    6. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management.
    7. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' under a STORM ADVISORY header.
    8. present: The University of Miami identifies itself and cites UM Emergency Management accounts and the National Hurricane Center.
    9. present: It identifies the University of Miami and points to UM Emergency Management accounts, naming the sender.
    10. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    11. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    12. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing' the advisory and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    13. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    14. present: It names 'the University of Miami' and UM Emergency Management as issuers of the advisory.
    15. present: The University of Miami names itself and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    16. present: It names 'the University of Miami' and 'UM Emergency Management' as the sources.
    17. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and points to UM Emergency Management.
    18. present: It names the University of Miami and UM Emergency Management, which identifies the issuing authority.
    19. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing' and points to UM Emergency Management accounts.
    20. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    21. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and names UM Emergency Management.
    22. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and cites UM Emergency Management accounts.
    23. present: It names 'the University of Miami' and directs readers to UM Emergency Management accounts, identifying the sender.
    24. present: It says "the University of Miami is sharing the following information" and cites the National Hurricane Center.
    25. present: It says 'the University of Miami is sharing the following information' and points to UM Emergency Management accounts.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree the hazard is named: "Hurricane Ian".

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' as the storm driving changes.
    2. present: It names "Hurricane Ian" and its current track, a specific weather hazard.
    3. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' as the threat.
    4. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' as the storm driving the class moves and closures in this advisory.
    5. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and references the National Hurricane Center track, which identifies a specific storm hazard.
    6. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' as the storm driving the advisory, a specific weather hazard for the university.
    7. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and references the National Hurricane Center track, a specific storm hazard.
    8. present: The storm advisory concerns "Hurricane Ian" and its current track, which names a specific hazard.
    9. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and cites the National Hurricane Center, a specific storm hazard.
    10. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and cites its 'current track' from the National Hurricane Center, a specific storm hazard.
    11. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and references the National Hurricane Center track, a specific hazard.
    12. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and references the National Hurricane Center's current track, which identifies a specific storm hazard.
    13. present: It is a 'Hurricane Ian' storm advisory, naming a specific weather hazard.
    14. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' as the storm.
    15. present: It names "Hurricane Ian" as the storm.
    16. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and references the National Hurricane Center, a specific hazard.
    17. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and cites the National Hurricane Center, a specific threat.
    18. present: It names "Hurricane Ian" and cites the National Hurricane Center, a specific hazard.
    19. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and its 'current track', a specific storm hazard.
    20. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' and references the National Hurricane Center's track.
    21. present: It names 'Hurricane Ian' as the storm driving the advisory, a specific hazard.
    22. present: It is a 'STORM ADVISORY' about 'Hurricane Ian', a specific named storm.
    23. present: It is headed 'Hurricane Ian - ADVISORY 3', naming the specific storm.
    24. present: It is labeled a "STORM ADVISORY" for "Hurricane Ian," which names a specific hurricane as the hazard.
    25. present: It is titled 'Hurricane Ian' advisory and cites the storm's track, naming a specific hazard.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it names the "Coral Gables and Marine campuses" and specific affected facilities.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and specific closed facilities.
    2. present: It names the "Coral Gables and Marine campuses" and the Medical Campus, specific locations.
    3. present: It names the Coral Gables, Marine, and Medical campuses.
    4. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus as affected locations.
    5. present: It names the Coral Gables and Marine campuses and the Medical Campus.
    6. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus as the places affected by the changes.
    7. present: It names 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus as affected places.
    8. present: It names the Coral Gables and Marine campuses, the Medical Campus, and closed locations such as the Herbert Wellness Center.
    9. present: It names the Coral Gables, Marine, and Medical campuses and specific facilities such as the Herbert Wellness Center.
    10. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus.
    11. present: It names 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus as affected locations.
    12. present: It names 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus, with specific closed facilities.
    13. present: It names the Coral Gables and Marine campuses and the Medical Campus as affected locations.
    14. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and specific closed buildings.
    15. present: It names the Coral Gables and Marine campuses and the Medical Campus.
    16. present: It names 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and specific buildings such as University Libraries.
    17. present: It names the Coral Gables, Marine and Medical campuses plus buildings like the Herbert Wellness Center.
    18. present: It names the "Coral Gables and Marine campuses" and the Medical Campus as locations affected by the schedule changes.
    19. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus.
    20. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus as affected locations.
    21. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and lists specific closed buildings such as the Campus Store and libraries.
    22. present: It names the Coral Gables and Marine campuses and the Medical Campus.
    23. present: It names the 'Coral Gables and Marine campuses' and the Medical Campus.
    24. present: It names the "Coral Gables and Marine campuses" and the Medical Campus.
    25. present: It names the Coral Gables and Marine campuses, the Medical Campus, and specific closed buildings.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find guidance, citing the request to "monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts" for updates.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: It urges readers 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for updates.
    2. present: It urges the community "to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts" for updates.
    3. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts'.
    4. present: It says the community 'is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts'.
    5. present: It says the community 'is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts'.
    6. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for updates.
    7. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for updates.
    8. present: The community "is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts" for updates.
    9. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' and staff to follow supervisors.
    10. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for interim updates.
    11. present: It says 'The University community is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for updates.
    12. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' and tells staff to follow supervisors.
    13. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for interim updates.
    14. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' and staff to follow supervisors.
    15. present: It urges the community "to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts".
    16. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' and tells staff to follow supervisors.
    17. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' and tells staff to follow supervisors.
    18. present: It urges readers "to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts", an instruction to monitor for updates.
    19. present: It says 'The University community is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for updates.
    20. present: It tells staff to 'follow the direction of their supervisor' and urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts'.
    21. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts', an instruction to monitor updates.
    22. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for updates.
    23. present: It says the community 'is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' and staff should follow supervisors.
    24. present: The community "is urged to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts" for updates.
    25. present: It urges the community 'to monitor UM Emergency Management social media accounts' for interim updates.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it gives "Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m." and scheduled times such as "5 p.m. Tuesday".

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: It gives 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and times such as '5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    2. present: It is dated "Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m." with changes beginning "at 2 p.m. Tuesday".
    3. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and gives closure times.
    4. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    5. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with closures 'as of 5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    6. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    7. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and gives changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    8. present: It is dated "Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m." with changes beginning at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
    9. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with closures 'as of 5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    10. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    11. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and changes begin 'at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    12. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    13. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and gives closure times like '5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    14. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m.'.
    15. present: It is dated "Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m." and gives 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. changes.
    16. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    17. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with closures 'as of 5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    18. present: It gives "Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m." and schedule times such as 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
    19. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and cites closures 'as of 5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    20. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m.' and 'as of 5 p.m.'
    21. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' with changes 'Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    22. present: It is dated 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and gives closures 'as of 5 p.m. Tuesday'.
    23. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and changes begin 'at 2 p.m. Tuesday'.
    24. present: It is dated "Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m." with changes "Beginning at 2 p.m. Tuesday."
    25. present: It is stamped 'Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.' and lists changes beginning at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday.
  • Impactabsent1/25

    Final assessment

    Impact absent by a 24 to 1 margin: the notice lists closures and schedule changes but never says what Hurricane Ian could do; one read took "to ensure the safety of the University community" as implied harm.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: It cites safety as a priority but never states what the hurricane could do.
    2. absent: It speaks of safety as a priority but never states what Hurricane Ian could do to people or property.
    3. absent: It references safety as a priority but does not state any consequence of the hurricane.
    4. absent: It mentions 'safety' as a priority but states no damage or harm the hurricane could cause.
    5. absent: It says safety is 'a top priority' but never states what the hurricane could do to people or property.
    6. absent: It stresses safety as 'a top priority' but never states what the hurricane could do.
    7. absent: It says safety is a priority but never describes what the hurricane could do to people or property.
    8. absent: It stresses safety as "a top priority" but never states what Hurricane Ian could do to people or property.
    9. absent: It mentions the safety of the community generally but never states what the hurricane could do.
    10. absent: It speaks of ensuring safety but never says what the hurricane could do, such as flooding or damaging winds.
    11. absent: It says safety is 'a top priority' but never states what the hurricane could do to people or property.
    12. absent: It says 'safety of our University community is a top priority' but never states what the hurricane could do.
    13. absent: It says safety is a top priority but never states damage or danger the hurricane could bring.
    14. absent: It speaks of safety as 'a top priority' but never states what the hurricane could do.
    15. absent: It stresses safety as a priority but states no consequence the hurricane could cause.
    16. absent: It says safety is 'a top priority' but never states what the hurricane could do to people or property.
    17. absent: It calls safety 'a top priority' but never says what Hurricane Ian could do to people or property.
    18. absent: It says safety is "a top priority" but never states what the hurricane could do or how severe it is.
    19. absent: It cites community safety as a priority but does not describe what the hurricane could do.
    20. present: It says the changes are made 'to ensure the safety of the University community', implying the hurricane threatens people.
    21. absent: It says safety is a priority but never states what the hurricane could do to people or property.
    22. absent: It references the hurricane track but never describes the storm's potential damage or danger.
    23. absent: It stresses safety as a priority but never states what harm the hurricane could cause.
    24. absent: It notes safety is a priority but never states what the hurricane could do.
    25. absent: It says safety is a top priority but never describes what the hurricane could do to people or property.

Coded by Claude Opus 5.5

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About this analysis
Context

Background

Hurricane Ian was one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, making landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida on September 28, 2022 as a Category 4 storm. While the University of Miami's Coral Gables campus was approximately 130 miles southeast of the landfall point, the storm's large wind field brought tropical storm conditions to the Miami area. The Miami Hurricane student newspaper reported that classes shifted to virtual format on the afternoon of September 27. The university's storm advisory page served as the central communication hub, a practice refined over decades of hurricane experience in South Florida. UM's relatively quick return to normal operations contrasted sharply with institutions closer to the storm's path. WSVN reported that multiple South Florida universities and colleges suspended classes simultaneously during the storm.
Analysis

Key Findings

UM's two-day closure illustrates how even universities outside a hurricane's direct path must shut down due to the storm's wide-reaching wind and rain bands
The university's well-established storm advisory system reflects decades of institutional experience with hurricane preparedness in South Florida
The contrast between UM's brief closure and the catastrophic damage at institutions near Ian's landfall highlights how hurricane track shifts of even 100 miles can mean the difference between inconvenience and devastation
Outcome
No significant damage to UM campuses. Coral Gables and Marine campus classes moved remote September 27-28. Campus facilities closed for two days. Normal operations resumed September 29.
Provenance

Sources

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  1. Official
    Latest information on Hurricane Ian - University of Miami News
    news.miami.edu
    archived copy
  2. Student Paper
    UM goes virtual for the remainder of Tuesday and all Wednesday classes - The Miami Hurricane
    themiamihurricane.com
    archived copy
  3. News
    South Florida universities suspend classes due to Hurricane Ian - WSVN
    wsvn.com
    archived copy
  4. Source
    Hurricane Ian - Wikipedia
    en.wikipedia.org
    archived copy
  5. Official
    UM Messages — Storm Advisory: Hurricane Ian – Advisory 4 (Sept. 28, 2022, 2 p.m.)
    messages.miami.edu
    archived copy
  6. Official
    University of Miami Storm Advisory: Hurricane Ian, Advisory 3 (messages.miami.edu)
    messages.miami.edu
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "University of Miami: Hurricane Ian prompts two days of remote classes and facility closures." Incident of September 27, 2022. Added April 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-miami-hurricane-ian-2022-09-27/

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