93 ABOUT TEXASA&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TEXAS A& M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PROPERTY PROFILE A. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION ? TAMIU is located in the border region of south-central Texas. Topography of this region is rolling hills and prairie. In winter, this region receives much of its rain; on occasion this area may experience sleeting and icing. While most of the possible tornado activity occurs in the spring, heavy storms and high winds/low pressure centers have developed in other times of the year. In summertime, especially during a ?dry?year, this area may be prone for small to moderate grass fires. As in nearly all areas of the country, warning system information is relayed to the public by radio and television. B. IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENT ? University Village and the Residential Learning Community are located on the TAMIU campus near the junction of State Highway Loop 20 and US 59. The Office of Housing & Residence Life serves the needs of TAMIU, housing nearly 700 students. There are NO approved shelters on the TAMIU Campus. C. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ? A Member of The Texas A&M University System, TAMIU is committed to the preparation of students for leadership roles in their chosen profession in an increasingly complex, culturally-diverse state, national and global society. The University provides over 8500 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. EMERGENCY On campus phones ? Police/Fire/Medical 2911 Off campus or cellular phones ? 911 Non-Emergencies/General University Police Department ? 956.326.2100 Environmental Health & Safety ? 956.326.2194 OTHER IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Housing & Residence Life ? 956.326.1300 956.326.3210 Physical Plant ? 956.326.2325 Fire Department ? 911 REPORT This Report is developed as a requirement of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315). FIRE LOG INFORMATION/LOCATION TAMIU maintains a Fire Log available to the public online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/police/daily-fire-log.shtml.
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