NEWS RELEASE 

Office of Communications 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

May 23, 2025 

URGENT: Edgewater College Declares the Alert System to All the Students and Staff because of Potential Flooding Consequences from the Edgewater River 

EDGEWATER, Wyoming — After the recent heavy rainfall, Edgewater College declared today at 10:00 am their serious consternation to all students, staff, and faculty about the possible flooding from the Edgewater River, which is very close to the campus. There would be severe consequences if it occurred, and the college’s top priority is safety, so it activated its emergency alertness and action plan for everyone to follow. Also, the college required collaboration and cooperation from all parties by staying awake for information and following the specified plan. 

“We are taking this threat with the utmost seriousness. Our emergency management team has been working around the clock to monitor the situation and ensure that every student has the resources they need to stay safe,” said Dr. Eliza Bennett, president of Edgewater Valley College. 

Thus, Edgewater College’s action plan to prevent this potential flooding includes:   

1. Stay informed. Students can receive official updates at edgewatervalley.edu/flood and sign up for text and email alerts through the Campus Safety Notification System.   

2. Emergency kit readiness. Students living in residence halls should have a basic emergency kit: flashlight, bottled water, non-perishable snacks, medication, power bank, and ID.  

3. Evacuation preparation (if ordered). Students must be ready to evacuate residence halls if necessary. Temporary shelter will be available in the Athletic Complex and Humanities Hall (ground floor). Besides, transportation will be arranged for students with mobility or medical needs.    

4. Class continuity. College warns faculties to prepare for remote instruction. Students should check course portals for updates.   

5. Counseling support. The Counseling Center has expanded emergency hours and will offer walk-in appointments for overwhelmed or desperate students.  

“While there is no immediate threat to campus buildings, conditions can change quickly. We urge everyone in our college community to take precautions and follow all official instructions closely,” alerted Jordan Patel, director of Campus Safety and Emergency Services.  

Edgewater College demonstrated its desire to act, help, and be an example of preventing possible natural disasters. Thanks to the plan, they were transparent, open, and empathetic to all students, staff, and faculty. Also, the college is conscious that the situation could cause anxiety and stress, which could affect everyone but is willing to assist in the best way possible. Besides, Edgewater College invites students and their families to consume reliable sources and not follow fake news that may emerge in different forms of communication, such as social media. If not, more problems would arise, and students would follow instructions the college could not control or know. 

Therefore, Edgewater College encourages all students, staff, and faculties to access the following resources that will provide official communications and future updates (some mentioned before): 

• Campus email  

• Text alerts (opt-in required)  

• Social media: @EdgewaterCollege (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) 

• Website: edgewatervalley.edu/flood  

• Emergency Hotline: (555) 428-7737 

“We know this is a time of high stress and that extreme caution is needed. We are committed to protecting the well-being of every student and following up daily using our college network. We encourage students to reach out quickly with details of their needs,” stated Jean Austin, acting Dean of Students. 

The college and all involved will be united and prepared to face this potential problem and will work to solve it in the best way possible.