<html> <body> This just came in from the Assistant Director of the music school. Thought some of you might find it useful as a "just in case" kind of thing. Avery <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> MEMORANDUM TO:<x-tab>     </x-tab><x-tab>         </x-tab>Faculty FROM:           &nbsp= ;    Lynn Lamkin DATE:<x-tab>   </x-tab><x-tab>         </x-tab>September 20, 2005 RE:<x-tab>     </x-tab><x-tab>         </x-tab>Hurricane preparation In light of hurricane Katrina and with hurricane Rita entering the Gulf, take note of things you should do in your office should Houston be in a storm's direct path.  Although it is unlikely that the university, especially the music building, would sustain the same kinds of damages as the schools in New Orleans, those of us who were here for tropical storm Allison in June of 2001, know that even rain can shut things down.  At that time, the main campus was closed for a week and did not have complete restoration of utilities until November. Were we to sustain a direct hit by a category 4 or 5 storm, second and third floor offices may have broken windows and those on the first floor may also have damage from rising water.  In a truly catastrophic situation, the building may be uninhabitable for days, weeks or months.   This is highly unlikely, howeverŠ If we are asked to prepare for a hurricane, you should: o<x-tab>        </x-tab> unplug your office refrigerator and empty it of food and ice.  Make sure the food is bagged and the bags sealed for              &nbs= p;   trash pick up. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> back up your computer files; unplug your computer and monitor.  Seal each in the trash bags provided. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> secure computer back-ups as needed off-campus or on remote media. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> lower and close window blinds. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> unplug all other equipment an= d lamps. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> take your instruments home an= d any other personal property you want to protect. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> make appropriate decisions about your CDs, books and files. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> close pianos and wrap with plastic provided. o<x-tab>        </x-tab> If you are responsible for other areas that use computers, see that those computer files are backed up and the              machines disconnected. We will put plastic bags in your boxes for your computers and monitors, and tape and sheets of plastic in your offices for wrapping up your pianos.  Tape the plastic to itself and not to the instrument.  Don't take extraordinary measures by attempting to lift or move instruments. </blockquote> <x-sigsep></x-sigsep> _______________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4017</body> </html>