- All colleges in Tallahassee and Leon County Schools announced closures through the end of the week in preparation for Helene.
- Click or tap here for our live blog detailing closures across the Big Bend.
- Watch now to hear students explain why they are staying or evacuating.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Campuses closing across the board as safety precautions begin to take shape.
I’m Alberto Camargo, your College Town neighborhood reporter.
I’m tracking how all colleges in Tallahassee are responding to severe weather impacts — and how students are feeling.
Tallahassee State College was the first to announce closures Tue.
All classes from Wed. to Fri. are canceled.
Students I spoke with on campus aren’t feeling anxious just yet, and don’t plan to evacuate.
“I wouldn’t say it’s anything out of the ordinary for a hurricane. Like I said I’m just so used to it, so I just don’t see anything crazy about it.”
“I just know food and water, really, if I don’t have a lot of food and water prepared, I’m not going to be able to get it once the hurricane comes, so I know to have that.