Move to Ride Out Location:

Residents will be notified in advance of Ride-Out locations. If Ride Out locations are designated, students living in the Orlando main campus housing facilities will be required to leave their residence and report to a designated Ride Out location.

• Follow the General Information and Tips.
• A photo ID or UCFID card is required to check-in at Ride Out locations.
• Residents should pack the following:
  • ample clothing
  • a sleeping bag or blankets and a pad to sleep on
  • toiletries
  • prescription medication
  • important papers
  • non-perishable snacks
  • a weather radio
  • a flashlight and batteries
  • a portable charging bank
  • something to occupy time
• Residents should provide their own food for the initial period of the emergency, usually three days; Non-perishable snack-type food, including crackers, power bars, cookies, pretzels, chips, peanut butter, jelly, bread, cereal, soda, etc.
• Items that are not allowed in a ride-out location include:
  • pets
  • alcohol and other controlled substances
  • tobacco products
  • weapons.
• Comply with directions of UCF Housing and Residence Life staff and the UCF Police.
• It is essential that all residents stay indoors throughout the entire hurricane or other emergency situation. Residents must not leave the ride-out location until directed to do so by the Residence Hall staff.