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#Dorian
#Ready
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#MDCGrad
Alert! Congratulations to over 13,000
@MDCollege
#Sharks
for accomplishing this incredible milestone.
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Proud class of 2019!
MDCAlert: The City of Miami Police is responding to a reported incident near MDC Wolfson Campus unrelated to MDC. Shelter in place and take precautions until given the all-clear by College officials.
#MDCAlert
- MDC is suspending all classes – online and face-to-face – and all College operations and events beginning Sunday morning through Monday evening due to the potential hazards of
#Eta
-
#StaySafe
#BeInformed
#HurricaneDorian
9/2/2019 7:30AM (Update): Remains a dangerous Cat. 5, with MSW of 165mph, still bearing W at 1 mph. Weather conditions will begin to deteriorate today for Miami-Dade and Broward County.
#StaySafe
#StayIndoors
#MDC
remains closed through Tuesday, Sept. 3.
#HurricaneDorian
has become nearly stationary in the Atlantic Ocean, currently just north of Grand Bahama moving due west at 1 mph. Here are the latest Key Messages from the NHC. For more information, please visit:
#MDCAlert
: West Campus has suspended all operations until further notice. Heed all warnings and instructions from local authorities
@Cityofdoral
@DoralPolice
, do not use the 41st street exit on the turnpike or attempt to come to the campus for classes or services.
Please be advised traffic on 41st Street between 115 Avenue and Turnpike is completely shutdown due to a water main break and possibility of a sinkhole. Please seek alternate route. Thank you.
Update
#1
: Law enforcement was able to take into custody the individual. However, all classes will remain suspended for the rest of the evening.
Thursday classes and operations will resume as normal at
#MDCNorth
. MDPD is still investigating this matter. ALL CLEAR.
⚠️ TS Gordon Warning ⚠️ Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are impacting South Florida region. Conditions are favorable for isolated tornados and flooding. Take protective action and use extreme caution. Seek Shelter NOW.
Tropical Storm Gordon is now affecting South Florida with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Periods of heavy rain will continue through late this afternoon. Flooding, gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes are possible.
Hi
@MDCollege
#Sharks
!
@MDCAlert
is monitoring the tropical disturbance moving towards
#SoFl
. Expect heavy downpours and possible localized flooding. Be safe and stay informed by checking
@NWSMiami
. Enjoy ur Labor Day!
#Isaias
Update: All watches and warnings for Miami-Dade County have been lifted as Tropical Storm Isaias moves away from the area. While conditions are improving, rainbands with gusty winds that can reach 45 mph are still possible.
@MDCollege
will resume operations on Monday.
⚠️8AM Advisory Update: A significant forecast change for
#Dorian
. As a dangerous Cat.4 (145mph) hurricane we are still subject to severe weather conditions and Tropical Storm Force Winds late Sunday. The college remains closed until Tuesday, 9/3.
8/31 8 AM EDT: There's been a notable change overnight to the forecast of
#Dorian
after Tuesday. It should be stressed that the new forecast track does not preclude Dorian making landfall on the Florida coast, as large portions of the coast remain in the track cone of uncertainty
This is an MDCAlert Update. The situation near Wolfson Campus has been cleared by Law Enforcement and deemed safe by College officials. Resume normal operations. End of Message.
⚠️Tropical Storm Warning ⚠️ MDC is closely monitoring
#Eta
and has activated its emergency command & operation center (virtually). See below for key information 👇
Eta Regains Tropical Storm Strength. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for south Florida and the Florida Keys; and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect along portions of the Florida east and west coast. See Key Messages for more info.
.
@MDCollege
@MDCAlert
continues to monitor
#COVID19
and taken aggressive proactive steps to prevent the spread. While there are no confirmed cases in Miami-Dade County or the College do your part and Stop the Spread! ➡️
The Office of Emergency Management is monitoring the situation at
#MDCWolfson
. All personnel on campus are sheltering in place and safe.
@MiamiPD
is on scene.
Attention MDC Wolfson Campus Community,
Due to a major water line break on Biscayne Blvd from SE 3RD ST to SE 5th St and from SE 1st Av to Biscayne Blvd is closed. Use alternate routes and avoid the area until crews finish with the repairs.
Thank you,
Office of Emergency Mana
MDCAlert - There is a gas leak at MDC’s Padron Campus in 1000. Everyone is to evacuate to building 6000 and avoid 1000. Fire Department is on the scene.
(Info Only) Attn
@MDCollege
@MDCWolfson
students and employees.
@MiamiPD
is conducting an exercise today at the Stephen P. Clark Building (111 NW 1st). Avoid the surrounding area by using
@Waze_Southeast
. For more info check your MDC email account.
⚠️Update - 0640, Sat. 8/31/2019:
@NHC_Atlantic
#Dorian
is a Cat. 4 with MSW 140MPH with TSFW extending 105 mi from center. While current models indicate
#SoFl
is out of the "Cone" we urge everyone to continue to activate their emergency plans.
#MDCPrepare
#BeSafe
#BeMDCReady
⚠️MDCAlert⚠️ Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Broward County. Catastrophic Hurricane
#Dorian
is now Cat. 5 with 160 sustained winds. Monitor your local news channels closely or bookmark
@NWSMiami
for storm threat & impacts--->
1/14: Fog continues this morning across much of South Florida. Some areas visibility has dropped to 1/4 mile or less. Use caution when driving this morning and use low-beam headlights.
#FLwx
745pm: Strong storms moving closer to metro South Florida. Wind gusts up to 50 mph, funnel clouds, small hail, lightning, and heavy rain possible through 845pm.
#WhenThunderRoarsGoIndoors
#flwx
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to arrive near the FL Atlantic coast tonight as a Category 1 hurricane. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion this morning.
#flwx
⚠️ Special Weather Advisory⚠️
@NWSMiami
has issued a severe Thunderstorm Warning for all MDC campuses! Wind gusts of 60+ mph are possible as well as a potential tornado. Seek shelter now!
#flwx
MDCAlert: Remote learning and employee remote working environment will remain in effect until the end of the spring term. The 2020 Commencement (May 2) has been postpone. For more information follow our
⚠️SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY ⚠️for all MDC Campuses until 3:30 PM. Strong thunderstorm with frequent lightning is capable of producing wind gusts up to 55 mph. Seek Shelter and Stay Indoors.