Tropical Storm Hilary Weather Alert Announcements

Updated on 8/20/2023

A message from University of La Verne Campus Safety:

Hurricane Hilary has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Heavy rain is expected today and early tomorrow morning.

Move-in throughout our various Residence Halls (Vista La Verne, The Oaks, and Citrus Hall) will continue today as planned with modifications. For move-in information, please call (909)448-4052 or visit laverne.edu/housing/move-in-information.

ULV’s Office of Emergency Preparedness staff will continue to monitor weather patterns closely. Should any significant changes occur, an immediate message will be sent.

Below are some tips to remain safe:

• Do not park near trees to prevent damage to your vehicles.
• Be alert to signs of flooding. If floodwaters are threatening your home or building, evacuate immediately. Move quickly to higher ground.
• If you drive and come upon rapidly rising waters, turn around and find another route. The water may appear calm on the surface but could flow rapidly below.
• Never drive across a flooded road. Most flood fatalities are caused by people attempting to drive through water.
• Avoid downed power lines and immediately report them by calling 911.

Below are some additional resource links within the City of La Verne:

• To report downed trees: 909-596-1913
• For non-emergency dispatch: 909-593-2531
• For emergencies: 911

Sign up for alerts: Los Angeles County emergency alerts by text, email, and phone at ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications.

A message to the University of La Verne community from President Pardis Mahdavi on 8/19/2023:

Dear Campus Community,

Although we are excited for the start of the new semester, we understand that a severe storm is moving into Southern California this weekend. The oncoming storm is forecasted to arrive on Sunday, August 20, 2023, and it could impact students who are moving into residence halls, which include Vista La Verne, The Oaks, and Citrus Hall. 

We have been advised that while inclement weather is forecasted, we may proceed with scheduled operations as usual, including this weekend’s move-ins. Our safety team works closely with local emergency officials in monitoring the local weather and we are committed to the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

An advisory will be emailed shortly with safety tips. As well, we will continue to communicate updates promptly through our university channels, including our campus OMNILERT system, our ULV website, email, and on social media.  

In the spirit of care, I ask that you remain safe and exercise caution while traveling during the next few days.

Thank you all for being a part of the Leo Community. I look forward to the start of an amazing school year.

Sincerely,

Pardis Mahdavi, PhD

President

A message from University of La Verne Campus Safety on 8/19/2023: 

Hurricane Advisory