Hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30.  We want you to be prepared, both at work and at home.  Please take the time to review these valuable resources to keep your family safe and prepared:

• Hurricane Preparedness Flyer
• 2024 National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Hurricane & Severe Weather Guide 

Emergency Communications

Depending on the type of emergency, we may use some or all of the following tools to communicate with faculty, staff and students:

• LoneStar.edu
• LoneStarCollegeAlert
  (including both text messages and personal emails)
• Official Emails
  (UserID@lonestar.edu or UserID@my.lonestar.edu)
• Video displays around campus
• Social Media
  (including Twitter and Facebook)

Reporting An Emergency

• Call X5911 or 281-290-5911
  (for campus emergencies)
• Call 9-1-1
  (for medical or fire emergencies)
• Risk Management

When You Call for Assistance:

1. Give your name, location, and phone number.
2. Describe what happened.
3. Do not hang up until asked to do so.

Threats Are No Joke

Lone Star College takes threats seriously. A false alarm or report is a felony offense. False threat alarms and reports include, but are not limited to:

• Notes
• Graffiti
• Phone Calls
• Text Messages

Campus Safety is everyone's responsibility. If you see something, say something. Call 281.290.5911 or 911 immediately.

Emergency Preparedness Resources

• Campus Safety Flyer
• Campus Safety Flyer en Espanol
• In an Emergency Postcard (English)
• In an Emergency Postcard (Spanish)
• In an Emergency Poster
• Lockdown Drill Procedures
• Emergency Quick Reference Guide
• Tornado Safety Guide
• Tornado Safety Guide (Spanish)

Safety Topics & Resources:

• Understanding FEMA assistance
• Flooding Resources
• CloseWatch Harris County