Duke Office of Durham & Regional Affairs: Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey
After Hurricane Harvey brought devastating winds and flooding to Texas over the weekend, Duke employees and students are looking for ways to support the individuals who have fallen victim to the storm.
The hurricane made landfall just northeast of Corpus Christi, Texas, Friday night as a Category Four, with winds of 130 mph.
Duke President Vincent E. Price sent a message to the Duke employee community on Aug. 28:
“Today, our thoughts are with those Duke University People who have family and friends who live in communities affected by the catastrophic flooding in Texas. Over the coming weeks, we will have many opportunities to come together as a community in support of Hurricane Harvey relief, and I hope you will join me in taking part in these efforts.”
Larry Moneta, Duke’s vice president for Student Affairs, also sent a message on Aug. 27 to all Duke students:
“…Let me begin by expressing my concerns about the conditions many are experiencing because of the storms. I want to reach out specifically to those of you who may be personally affected by this – who may have friends and/or family suffering from these extraordinary weather conditions. Please reach out to the many support services at Duke who may be able to support you. CAPS can help with the stress you may be feeling. Your academic advisor and academic dean can help you work through any impact this may have on your studies. Feel free to write to me directly if there’s something we can or should do to help.”