Emergency Preparedness

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

Emergency notifications and school closures will be disseminated through various internal and external communication channels:

  • Omnialert Text Alerts: Urgent notifications sent via text message to Faculty, staff and student cell phones will appear from “CSOL Alert.” Students are automatically enrolled at orientation. Opt-in for this service here.
  • Emergency Hotline: Emergency or weather-related information will be recorded on the voicemail of the emergency hotline, 866.599.4299.
  • Email Notifications: An email with further instructions will be issued to the internal community via the “CSOL Alert” distribution list.
  • Social Media: The official Charleston School of Law Facebook and X pages will publish emergency information via status updates.
  • TWEN: Information will be posted on School of Law community accounts under the “Announcements from Administration” folder.
  • Message Boards: Internal message boards will alert students in the event of an emergency.
  • News Media: Check local news outlets for updates on closures and delays.

STAY UP-TO-DATE

All Charleston School of Law students are encouraged to keep their emergency contact information updated in CSOLaccess.

EMERGENCY RESOURCES

Below are helpful resources for students and families in the event of an emergency.

Students will be able to track storms and find preparedness information on the following websites:

Local information on evacuation routes and shelters can be found on the following websites:

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Contact Information

385 Meeting Street
Charleston, S.C. 29403
Phone: (843) 377-2143
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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