The university just sent an email to faculty and staff, reminding all to do the following before leaving campus:

• Back-up computer hard drives that contain mission-critical information and aren’t on a network driver. Information that is on the UNF network is secured by Information Systems Services on a routine basis. Secure CD’s in Zip-lock bags and take duplicate copies off site.
• Unplug computers, printers and other electrical appliances.
• Relocate contents from bottom drawers of desks and file cabinets to locations safe from water damage.
• Move all equipment, books, papers and valuables away from windows, off the floor and to interior areas of the building. (Be sure that equipment and valuables that are moved outside your office are tagged for easy identification and retrieval).
• For ground floor occupants in buildings subject to flooding: If necessary, relocate equipment and other valuables to a higher floor. (Be sure equipment and valuables that are moved outside your office are tagged for easy identification and retrieval).
• Cover/secure or encase and seal equipment and other valuables with plastic.
• Clear desktops, tables and exposed horizontal surfaces of materials subject to damage.
• Close and latch (or secure with tape) all filing cabinets.
• To the extent possible, turn bookcases, shelving units, etc. around to face walls.
• Place telephones in desk drawers. Leave telephones plugged in (you will be able to receive emergency messages).
• Check contents of refrigerators and set to coldest setting.
• Empty trash receptacles of items likely to rot.
• Take home all personal items of value.
• Close and latch all windows. Close and lock all doors.

In lab areas:

• Store sensitive apparatus and glassware.
• Attend to critical utility-dependent processes and make arrangements for back-up supply.
• Assure all hazardous and biohazards materials and wastes are properly protected and secured to prevent spills.

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