The announcement comes after an exhaustive search. Metzger is confident in Thalheimer, who has led the department in an interim role since July 2019.

“Joe has done an incredible job since stepping into the role of interim director,� says Metzger. “Since then, he’s been handling his old job duties, along with leading the Emergency Management team during Hurricane Dorian, the coronavirus pandemic and preparing for the 2020 hurricane season. I’m extremely impressed by what he’s accomplished so far and can’t wait to see what ideas he has for the future.�

Thalheimer, who graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, has been a part of UCF’s Emergency Management team since 2014, where he was hired as the first warning and communication coordinator. He was later promoted to the manager of Operations and Technology before assuming the role of interim director of Emergency Management.

He was a founding staff member and senior operations coordinator at UCF’s College of Medicine prior to joining the Emergency Management team.

From 2005 to 2012, he also served as the assistant security supervisor for the Orange County Convention Center, where he was responsible for physical security, transportation planning and emergency preparedness. While in this role, he represented the convention center at the Orange County Emergency Operations Center, which is where his love of Emergency Management started.

“I’m very excited and honored to be chosen for this role,� says Thalheimer. “Working at UCF has been enjoyable, thanks in large part to the people I work with. They make what can be a very stressful job fun, and there’s no where else I’d rather be.�

Thalheimer is the first in his family to graduate from college, and his oldest daughter is a second-generation Knight. When he’s not in the Emergency Operations Center, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids in their RV, watching any UCF sport, and cheering on the New York Mets.

Associate professors in public administration Christopher Emrich and Claire Connolly Knox are experts on different aspects of disaster recovery and members of UCF’s National Center for Integrated Coastal Research.

Emrich focused on the challenges facing Florida disaster-recovery efforts based on what we’ve learned from hurricanes the past few years. He addressed working with federal programs that help states post emergencies.

Knox and her team presented “Community and Organizational Resiliency: Analysis of Hurricane Irma After-Action Reports,� which was followed by a panel discussion with emergency managers from across Florida.

The conference draws hundreds of emergency management personnel, first responders and planners and helps inform attendees learn about best practices from experts and colleagues across the state. This conference convenes every year before the start of hurricane season June 1.

Emrich joined UCF after serving as the GIS unit leader for FEMA’s Florida Long Term Recovery Office and eight years at the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of South Carolina as a research associate professor and associate director of the Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute.

Knox is an expert in environmental policy and management, environmental vulnerability and disaster response. She is also the director of the UCF Emergency Management and Homeland Security program.

Knox has extensive experience with federal and local agencies. While in Louisiana, she was an interpretative specialist at the USGS National Wetlands Research Center for the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, and then a planning assistant with the Lafayette Parish Traffic and Transportation Department. She has worked with multiple Florida agencies and counties on disaster response and in 2015 won the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association’s Gary Arnold Award for her dedication to improving Florida’s emergency-management community.

UCF students will resume normal classes and academic activities on Monday, Sept. 18. UCF is responding to feedback from students and parents concerned that between limited flights and heavy traffic, it would be difficult for students to return to campus this week.

The decision was made to provide students enough time to manage any impacts Hurricane Irma had on their families and to return to campus safely.

Faculty and staff members will report to work on Friday, Sept. 15 to prepare for normal university operations next week. Faculty and staff should contact their supervisor if they anticipate problems returning on Friday.

“Our state has endured a powerful storm and stressful time,� UCF President John C. Hitt said. “I thank the essential university personnel and student resident assistants who worked during the storm. I remind our community that patience, compassion and gratitude will go a long way in the busy and challenging days ahead.�

On Monday, Sept. 11, UCF reopened its residence halls to on-campus students. Food service at 63 South and Knightro’s will resume today.

To assist with recovery efforts, the university volunteered to serve as a staging area for the National Guard. Up to 1,000 troops are expected to stay at Spectrum Stadium, along with hundreds of recovery vehicles and equipment.

On Monday, hundreds of National Guard members arrived on campus and set up base to immediately begin operations.

UCF suspended all academic activity on Sept. 7 and closed for all non-essential activity on Sept. 8. The current closure includes the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Health Sciences at Lake Nona campus and Center for Emerging Media in downtown Orlando, all of which follow main campus closure protocols. UCF regional locations will follow the decisions made by their respective host state college.

FAQs: /news/hurricane-irma-frequently-asked-questions/

Housing ride-out information: /news/hurricane-irma-ride-location-information/

Parking: /news/hurricane-irma-parking-campus/

Preparedness tips: /news/preparing-hurricane-irma/

PREVIOUS UPDATES

ÌıÌı Updated at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10

UCF will remain closed through Wednesday, Sept. 13, due to Hurricane Irma.

With the impacts the state has already seen, UCF wants to give students and faculty and staff members enough time to manage their needs before returning to campus. The university will also need time to conduct thorough damage assessments on campus.

“While Irma’s full impact is not yet clear, those in our community and our campus will no doubt be affected in some way,� said UCF President John C. Hitt. “I ask that we all be patient and compassionate with one another as we get back to our routines.�

This decision — which affects all classes, including those conducted online – will allow time for students and faculty and staff members to return to Orlando safely. Students with specific questions about academic due dates should reach out to their faculty members. Again, the university encourages understanding and flexibility due to the extreme circumstances.

The closure includes the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Health Sciences at Lake Nona campus and Center for Emerging Media in downtown Orlando, all of which follow main campus closure protocols. UCF regional locations will follow the decisions made by their respective host state college.

UCF will continue to monitor the hurricane and share more information as information is available. Regular updates about Hurricane Irma will be shared through email, on UCF’s website and through the university’s official social media accounts, primarily Facebook and Twitter.

ÌıÌı Updated 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

The º£½ÇÖ±²¥ will remain closed through Tuesday, Sept. 12 due to Hurricane Irma.

UCF made this decision to allow additional time to assess the impact Irma has on students, faculty and staff — and their families. The university urges Knights everywhere to stay safe before, during and after the hurricane.

This closure includes the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Health Sciences at Lake Nona campus and Center for Emerging Media in downtown Orlando, all of which follow main campus closure protocols. UCF regional locations will follow the decisions made by their respective host state college.

Essential university employees may be required to work while the university is closed. Employees should discuss schedules with their supervisor.

UCF will monitor the hurricane and share more information as information is available. Regular updates about Hurricane Irma will be shared through email, on UCF’s website and through the university’s official social media accounts, primarily Facebook and Twitter.

The university previously suspended all classes and academic activity on Thursday, Sept. 7 and closed all non-essential operations on Friday, Sept. 8.

All UCF regional campuses are closed through Monday, In addition:

Cocoa and Palm Bay (Eastern Florida State College) is closed through Wednesday

Sanford/Lake Mary (Seminole State College) and Ocala (College of Central Florida) are closed through Tuesday

ÌıÌıÌı Updated 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8

The College of Central Florida will remain closed through Tuesday to allow students, faculty and staff time to recover from the impact of Hurricane Irma. Locations include Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Campus, Hampton Center, Appleton Museum of Art, and Vintage Farm.

Prepare immediately for this catastrophic storm.

Please monitor , Facebook and local media for updates.

ÌıÌı Updated 3:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8

Due to Hurricane Irma the university will be closed on Friday, September 8th to all unauthorized vehicular traffic at 5 p.m.

All entrances will be closed and the only access onto campus will be from º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Blvd.

A police checkpoint will be stationed at this location and only students utilizing our ride out locations and authorized essential UCF employees will be allowed onto campus.

All others will be turned away.

There are no shelters on campus and the unauthorized parking of RV’s, trailers, watercraft or non-UCF permitted vehicles is prohibited and they will be towed from the campus at the owner’s expense.

In addition, all garage parking for all UCF permitted vehicles will be closed at 8 p.m. this evening, Friday, September 8th.

Please understand if you park in an on-campus parking garage the earliest you will be able to retrieve your vehicle will be on Tuesday, September 12.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience and stay safe, Knights.

ÌıÌı Updated 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8

Eastern Florida State College announced it will be closed through Wednesday, Sept. 13. This affects UCF regional locations in Cocoa and Palm Bay. See below forÌıinformation about all campus closures at UCF regional locations.

Ìı Updated 12:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8

In preparation of Hurricane Irma, the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ has offered its parking garages as triage and staging areas for first responders.

Students who live on campus can keep their vehicles in parking garages and lots, as designated by their valid parking permits. Students from off-campus affiliated housing who will ride out the storm on campus also are permitted to have their vehicles on campus.

Effective 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, UCF Police Department personnel will close all entrances to the university except for the entrance at the intersection of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Boulevard and Alafaya Trail. Police will be staged at this entrance and will only allow students who are riding out the storm at UCF and authorized essential university employees on to campus.

UCF does not serve as a public shelter. Unauthorized parking of non-UCF vehicles, trailers, RVs, and watercrafts is prohibited and may result in towing at the owner’s expense.

ÌıÌı Updated at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8

As the threat to Florida from Category 5 Hurricane Irma increased late Thursday, the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Memphis agreed to suspend their football game Friday night.

Heeding Governor Rick Scott’s Thursday night declaration for all public universities to focus on storm preparation, the teams agreed not to play at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The game had previously been moved from Saturday at 8 p.m.

It was not immediately clear if the teams would be able to reschedule the game later in the season.

The UCF women’s soccer game vs. LSU at 2 p.m. Friday has also been called off.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we agree that the game should not be played on Friday,� UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White and Memphis Athletic Director Tom Bowen said in a joint statement. “We agree with Governor Scott that preparation for Hurricane Irma should be the top priority for the state. While our fans will no doubt be disappointed, we know they understand that safety has to come first.�

UCF cancelled class on Thursday to allow students to evacuate or make hurricane preparations. The university is closed Friday through Monday and will evaluate when to reopen based on Irma’s impact to Central Florida.

“I greatly appreciate the flexibility and consideration Memphis and the American Conference has shown during this statewide emergency,� White said. “I couldn’t have asked for better partnership from Tom or Commissioner Aresco during this very difficult time for our state.�

UCF next plays at home vs. Georgia Tech on Sept. 16. Memphis hosts UCLA on Sept. 16.

ÌıÌı Updated at 2:07 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7

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ÌıÌı Updated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7

All of the state colleges that host UCF’s regional campus partners have announced closure plans. UCF regional locations follow the decisions made by their respective host state college.

Eastern Florida StateÌıCollege (UCF Cocoa and Palm Bay) announced that campus will be closed and all classes and programs will be cancelled Thursday through Sunday. Daytona State College (UCF Daytona Beach) will close at 2 p.m., Sept. 7, until further notice.

Seminole State College (UCF Sanford-Lake Mary campus), Valencia College (UCF Valencia West and Valencia Osceola), Lake-Sumter State College (Clermont and Leesburg) and the College of Central Florida (Ocala) will be closed for all operations and classes from Friday, Sept. 8, through Monday, Sept. 11.

ÌıÌı Updated at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6

A guide outlining resources available in Orange and Seminole counties and the City of Orlando is available here.

ÌıÌı Updated at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6

A list of frequently asked questions is available here. This list will continue to be updated. Ìı

ÌıÌı Updated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6

In anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s impact, all academic programs and classes are cancelled starting Thursday, Sept. 7, to allow for sufficient preparations and travel needs. Faculty and staff should report as usual on Thursday to secure their offices, research and to take care of other issues.

The campus will close on Friday, Sept. 8 and remain closed through the weekend and on Monday, Sept. 11. º£½ÇÖ±²¥ facilities will be inaccessible, with the exception of Spectrum Stadium for Friday night’s football game.

This decision — which affects all classes, including those conducted online – will allow time for students, faculty and staff to make safety preparations.

This closure includes the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Health Sciences at Lake Nona campus and Center for Emerging Media in downtown Orlando, all of which follow main campus closure protocols. UCF regional locations will follow the decisions made by their respective host state college.

Essential university employees may be required to work while the university is closed. Please discuss your schedule with your supervisor.

UCF will monitor the hurricane and share more information about campus closures and openings as information is available. Regular updates about Hurricane Irma will be shared through email, on UCF’s website and through the university’s official social media accounts, primarily Facebook and Twitter.

Now is the time to put your hurricane safety plan into action. Whether that plan entails evacuating or riding out the storm, Hurricane Irma — and your safety — must not be ignored.

Students in On-Campus Housing

Although university housing remains open at this time, UCF urges students who live on campus to move to safe off-campus locations by noon on Friday, Sept. 8.

Should Hurricane Irma threaten Central Florida, students who live on campus may not be able to stay in their on-campus locations and may be required to relocate to designated ride-out locations.

Students with special needs should make plans now to relocate off campus.

During a storm like Irma, the university cannot guarantee that power and water won’t be interrupted at ride-out locations. Additionally, food, water and medical assistance will be limited.

UCF will share more information about ride-out options should it be required. As a reminder, the university does not serve as a public shelter during hurricanes.

Football Game Will Be Played

The Knights’ football game against the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Memphis will be played at its previously announced new time of 6:30 p.m. Friday. Parking, and Spectrum Stadium, will open at 5 p.m. and no tailgating will be permitted on campus.

Please visit UCF Athletics for more game information: http://ucfknights.com/index.aspx?path=football

With the unknowns surrounding Hurricane Irma, the best option for ensuring the game is played was to move it to Friday.

All Family Weekend activities have been cancelled, and refunds for special events will be automatically issued. More information is available at

UCF Will Update Community This Afternoon

ÌıÌı Updated at 10:31 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6

UCF continues to closely watch Hurricane Irma, and we will announce any campus closures this afternoon.

UCF-Memphis Football Game Moved to Friday

ÌıÌıÌı Updated at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5

In an abundance of caution due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma this weekend, UCF’s football game against the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Memphis has been moved to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Spectrum Stadium.

Parking lots and Spectrum Stadium will open for all fans at 5 p.m.

With the new game time, no tailgating will be permitted in any campus lot. First responders throughout Central Florida will be preparing for this Category 5 storm and UCF will not have the law enforcement resources needed to staff tailgating areas.

Additionally, the university does not want to disrupt Friday afternoon classes with an unplanned campus closure for tailgating. UCF also needs time to secure Spectrum Stadium and the campus should Hurricane Irma threaten the area.

“The best option for ensuring this game is played is to move it to Friday night,â€� said Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White. “With travel considerations, we had to make that decision today. I thank the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ of Memphis and the American Athletic Conference for working with us to keep safety our top priority while finding a way to play this game.â€�

All Family Weekend activities have been cancelled, and refunds for special events will be automatically issued. More information will be shared soon at

Fans, including Family Weekend participants, who have single-game tickets for Memphis and cannot attend Friday night are invited to exchange their tickets to see the East Carolina home game on Oct. 14. Please call 407-823-1000 to exchange your tickets or for more information.

UCF Monitoring Hurricane Irma

ÌıÌıÌı Updated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5

UCF is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Irma, which is currently a Category 5 storm heading toward the Caribbean.

Should there be a potential for the Orlando area to be impacted, a decision could be made to close campus. That decision will be communicated via UCF Alert text, UCF social media and email messages.

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Health Sciences at Lake Nona campus and Center for Emerging Media in downtown Orlando follow main campus closure protocols. UCF regional locations will follow the decisions made by their respective host state college.

Updates about the status of the UCF-Memphis football game scheduled for Saturday evening and Family Weekend events will be shared later today.

Finally, now is the time to prepare, not panic.

Take precautions, such as developing a plan or building a hurricane safety kit, to evacuate or ride out the storm. A good hurricane safety kit should allow you to survive on your own for 72 hours and include basic survival essentials like water, food, communication tools and flashlights.

Your safety remains UCF’s No. 1 priority. Our Department of Emergency Management will continue to track Hurricane Irma in partnership with the National Weather Service, and we will make decisions with your well-being in mind.

More information about Hurricane Irma and emergency preparedness can be found here:

Several of those UCF Alert communication tools will be tested Thursday, July 20.

In preparation for Thursday’s Alert testing, students and faculty and staff members are encouraged to log in to myUCF and review their UCF Alert settings to ensure that contact information (email, cell phone number, and mobile provider) is correct.

The emergency communication functions that will be tested Thursday include:

-Indoor sirens that emit tones followed by voice instructions will be briefly tested in more than 70 buildings starting at 12:15 p.m.

-The UCF website, www.ucf.edu, will be tested from 1 to 2 p.m. For most of the testing time, the UCF home page will remain active and fully functional with an alert bar at the top of the page. All messages on the alert bar will be marked as tests. A portion of the web site test will involve replacing the regular home page with an entirely text-only home page that may be used during some emergencies. When that text-only page is active, users will not be able to access links typically found on the UCF home page. Although other UCF web pages will not be impacted by the test, users may want to bookmark those pages in advance.

-A test emergency text and email will be sent around 1 p.m. All members of the UCF community whose UCF Alert contact information is up to date and who have not opted out of receiving emergency messages should receive both.

-Outdoor sirens, which emit a tone followed by voice instructions, will be tested at 3 p.m.

The UCF Alert testing also will include WUCF-89.9 FM and social media.

For more information on the UCF Alert emergency communication system, visit www.emergency.ucf.edu/ucfalert.html.

Experts are once again predicting an above-normal hurricane season this year, with more named storms than in previous years. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s forecast calls for eleven to 17 named storms, with five to nine becoming hurricanes, and two to four becoming major hurricanes. A major hurricane is considered Category 3 or stronger.

At UCF, the Office of Emergency Management to respond to and recover from natural disasters and other threats.

It’s also on each member of the UCF community to take personal precautions. ÌıSteps should include building a hurricane safety kit and developing a plan for evacuating or riding out a storm.

A good hurricane kit should include food and water to survive at least three days and include basic survival essentials like communication, medicines, tools and flashlights. Select hurricane supplies such as reusable ice packs, batteries, and more are tax-free in Florida Friday through Sunday.

More information on how to build a proper hurricane kit is available in a .

During anyÌıthreatening weather, Emergency Management works with the National Hurricane Center to monitor the weather and update the campus community. Emergency updates will be posted onÌı and distributed through the UCF Alert mass notification system.

Additional information is available in UCF’s Hurricane Guide.

During an actual emergency, the UCF website, www.ucf.edu, is the best place to find the latest updates.

The main UCF website will test its emergency functions from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, but will remain fully functional during the test. An alert bar will be featured at the top of the page and all messages on the alert bar will be marked as tests.

A part of the website test will involve replacing the regular home page with an entirely text-only home page that may be used during some emergencies. During this time, links that can normally be found on the home page may not be available. Other web pages will not be impacted by the test, but users may want to bookmark those pages in advance.

Outdoor sirens, which emit a tone followed by voice instructions, will be tested at noon.

More than 40 buildings on UCF’s campus feature an indoor notification system that is similar to the outdoor sirens. These will be tested from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and each test will last only a few minutes to avoid disruptions to classes and other activities.

A test emergency text message and e-mail will be sent out at 12:30 p.m. This message should be received by all students, staff and faculty members who have updated cell phone information on file through MyUCF and who have not opted out of receiving emergency messages.

Updates can be made to text and email preferences through the following steps after signing on to MyUCF.

UCF provides many campus personnel who assist with emergency responses with HEARO emergency radios. Radios, which are also in key campus buildings such as residence halls and the Student Union, will be tested at 2 p.m.

WUCF-89.9 FM will conduct a test of its emergency broadcast capabilities at 4 p.m.

The university’s and pages, which serve as additional methods of notifications, will be updated with information about the tests.

Visit the UCF Alert website for more information on the communication system that helps to keep the campus safe and informed during emergencies.

CERT is designed to prepare UCF for disaster response through training and planning, and it serves as an important resource that can help members perform emergency functions needed in several disaster scenarios.

Training includes several classes, including disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations and terrorism and homeland defense. This training will allow those on campus to respond quickly in a situation where professional responders aren’t immediately available to help.

The two-day course is on October 1-2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center on Libra Drive. Classes must be attended in their entirety to complete the training.

In order to complete all of the training in the two-day course format, every student is required to complete the online version of the class to register. This will allow the class to focus on hands-on learning components. Click to take the class. Certificates must be sent to CERT advisor Ari Schein.

CERT membership is free, but members are expected to attend monthly meetings and exercises and assist at campus and local events when needed.

For more information, contact Schein at 407-823-0714 or ari.schein@ucf.edu.

Free training sessions will start every few minutes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Pegasus Ballroom inside the Student Union.

The training will last about half an hour, and LINK Loot points will be available to student attendees.

World Heart Day, held each year on Sept. 29, encourages people to reduce cardiovascular risk by making heart health choices and knowing how to help others in cardiac distress.

Tropical Storm Hermine is currently in the gulf and strengthening. Central Florida may experience some severe weather overnight but is not expected to receive any of the storm’s direct impact, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Now is the time to prepare, not panic. In anticipation of a possible impact—and with the understanding that hurricane season lasts through November—UCF recommends that you starting thinking now about what you would do in the event of a storm.

During any threatening weather, the Office of Emergency Management works closely with the National Weather Service to keep UCF leadership, students and faculty and staff members updated through and through UCF Alert text and email notifications.

Students, faculty and staff members may also sign up to receive severe weather bulletins from UCF. This listserv doesn’t replace UCF Alert but does provide more detailed information about potential weather threats to UCF’s campuses.

To subscribe to the weather bulletins, email listserv@listserv.cc.ucf.edu with “subscribe OEM-NOTICE� in the body of the message. The subject line should be left blank, and be sure to send the email from the address that you wish to receive emails to.

How to Prepare

Before a situation arises, all students should have a pre-packed weather emergency kit. explains what should be included in emergency kits. In the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat to UCF, resident assistants will provide more detailed instructions for students who live on campus.

Faculty and staff members also should take steps to prepare personally and consult with supervisors about any special preparation needs at home or at the office.

Home and office checklists and other hurricane preparedness resources are available at UCF Office of Emergency Management.

UCF is ‘StormReady’

Last month UCF was again certified as “StormReady,� continuing to be the largest university in the country to hold the National Weather Service title.

The designation, good through 2019, means that UCF has met an advanced level of preparedness for a severe weather event. UCF was first recognized as “StormReady� in 2010.

StormReady is a nationwide program that helps communities– including universities, military agencies and commercial centers– develop emergency weather plans. “StormReadyâ€� designees work in partnership with National Weather Service officials and state and local emergency managers.

“StormReady� communities must meet the following criteria:

There have recently been reported cases of the virus acquired in south Florida and continued cases of travelers from Florida acquiring the virus in other countries.

Common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis, with conditions lasting up to a week. Brazil has reported an increase of birth defects related to the virus, and there are currently no vaccines or medicines to treat the disease.

The Health Department advises these precautions to reduce mosquito bites:

-Drain standing water to stop mosquitoes from breeding

-Wear protective clothing when mosquitoes are present

-Cover doors and windows with screens

-Use Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellants, which are evaluated for safety and effectiveness

-Use a mosquito net when sleeping outside

-Treat clothing with permethrin or buy permethrin-treated items

Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should consider postponing travel to any area where the Zika-virus transmission is ongoing. If they must travel to one of these areas, they should talk to their doctor first and follow steps to prevent mosquito bites during the trip.

For more information on Zika, visit or .

Anyone with additional questions may also call UCF Student Health Services at 407-823-0838.