Emergency Information and ClosingsHCC is operating on a normal schedule. Flu Information Cases of the H1N1, or swine flu, virus have been reported around the country including Maryland. In the U.S., the illness has been relatively mild. But because flu strains are difficult to predict, we wanted to let you know that HCC is working to stay on top of the situation. The college is part of an extensive emergency preparedness network in Howard County. The Howard County Health Department has a detailed plan for dealing with this type of health emergency and is providing excellent information. We urge you to visit www.hchealth.org or call the Flu Hotline at 410-313-6503. Students should regularly check their college email for updates and messages. At this point, health officials recommend that people take the same precautions for this Swine Flu as would be taken for any other type of influenza prevention. Recommendations are: · Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. · Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective. · Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. · Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. · Try to avoid close contact with sick people. · If you get the flu, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Symptoms of Swine Flu include: · Fever/chills · Headache · Cough · Sore throat · Muscle / body aches · Fatigue · Vomiting and/or diarrhea We will keep you informed as the situation develops. |
Spring Break Service Interruptions
Monday, April 6
An electrical upgrade will be made to the college's network facilities and all services will be shut down for the day except for phones.
Tuesday, April 7 - Sunday, April 12
The college's email servers will be replaced and upgraded. The ability to access email will be limited, but incoming messages will be held and can be acted upon once the upgrade is complete.
Friday, April 10
The Science and Technology (ST) building and the Student Activities (SA) building will undergo electrical work and data services, except phone, will not be available in those buildings.
Emergency Closing Policies NO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THIS TIME. THE HOME PAGE AND THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED FOR ANY CHANGE IN STATUS
There are several ways to check on the status of an HCC emergency or weather-related closing/delayed opening:
- The HCC website homepage (www.howardcc.edu) is updated with an announcement, and will link to this page if there are details.
- The HCC switchboard number (410-772-4800) has a recorded message about the status.
- Radio and television stations in the Baltimore-Washington metro are notified and many include the information in their broadcasts and/or their websites.
Subscribers to the HCC Mobile Alert System will receive a message on their designated device (cell phone, email, pager, desktop RSS), if the "Closings & Delays option was selected. Click here for more information on how to subscribe to this free, optional service for HCC students and employees or visit www.howardcc.edu/alert.
Late Opening Policy
If the college has a late opening and there is more than 30 minutes of time left in a scheduled class at the late opening time, that particular class will meet for the remainder of the class time. For example, if your class runs from 11:00-12:50 and the college opens at 12:00, then your class would still be held.
Early Closing Policy
If the college will be closing early and there will be more than 30 minutes of time available for a scheduled class before the college closes, that particular class will meet during the available time. For example, if your class meets from 4:30-5:50 and the college closes at 5:30, your class would still be held.
Laurel College Center Policy
The Laurel College Center follows the closings and delays of Prince George's Community College. In the case of inclement weather, please watch for announcements for Prince George's Community College, or, call: 1-866-228-6110, or 410-772-4162. These Laurel College Center phone #s are continually updated with information about closings and delays.
