The following is our hurricane Irma morning update for September 7.

Please standby for our next Hurricane Irma update as we are receiving updated information. Please check back soon.

The Citadel continues monitoring Hurricane Irma in partnership with state and coastal county emergency operations officials, who are focused on preparations for a potential coastal evacuation and sheltering requirements, should either become necessary.

We continue monitoring Hurricane Irma, in partnership with emergency operations officials.

The college is operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring Hurricane Irma, in partnership with emergency operations officials, for any potential impacts to campus and necessary actions that may result.

As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, The Citadel is currently operating under normal conditions.

The Governor has lifted the evacuation order and members of The Citadel community are slowly making their way back to Charleston today and tomorrow.

The storm has passed and we are thankful that damage to The Citadel is minimal. We hope everyone in The Citadel fared well and is safe and sound.

The Citadel will close at 5:30 this evening, Tuesday, Oct. 4 in accordance with the mandatory evacuation of the South Carolina coast issued by Gov. Nikki Haley due to Hurricane Matthew.

The Citadel continues to monitor Hurricane Matthew for potential impact of Parents’ Weekend and campus operations.