ALERT UPDATE 12:15 p.m. – ALL CLEAR

ALL CLEAR

Campus has been safely evacuated. Assesment to damages and injuries are underway. We will update you with more information as we recieve it. Again, check our website and socials for updates @fauxwesleyan.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this difficult time.

Ramily, we rise above together.

NEWS RELEASE 4/3/2024 12:09 p.m. FORT WORTH TX: Severe Weather Threat WARNING

NEWS RELEASE  

FOR IMMEDIATE REALEASE                                                                             Contact: Chiara Watson 

April 03, 2024                                                                                                                 Director of Marketing & Communications 

682-347-5419 

cswatson2@txwes.edu 

Texas Wesleyan Tackles Weather Crisis 

FORT WORTH, TX: A severe windstorm has hit Texas Wesleyan University carrying rams, frogs, sharks and dinosaurs. Damage has occurred to the West Library and other buildings across campus.  

The tragic passing of beloved mascot Wilamae has hit the community as a result of the severe weather conditions. The university is working to assess damages and provide resources for the community. As the ramnado dissipates and heads toward the University of Texas at Arlington the natural disaster remains unpredictable. Texas Wesleyan is continuing to monitor the situation alongside the National Faux Weather Service.  

“Our top priority as a university is ensuring the safety of our community. We are working to safely evacuate the campus and will be seeking assistance in providing necessary physical and mental health resources following the incident,” Senior Public Relations Director Eli Chambers said.  

With the help of first responders, the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Wesleyan is working to safely evacuate the campus. Plans are being made to provide alternative shelter as the situation continues to be assessed. In the instance that students on campus may be displaced, the university and city and looking to provide temporary housing.  

Information about the memorial of Wilamae will be posted on Wesleyan’s website. The university wants to make it a priority to come back together stronger than ever and remind us of the true meaning of RAMILY.  

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ALERT UPDATE 11:39 a.m. 4/3/2024: WAIT ON EVACUATION – WEATHER WARNING

Shelter still in place

As the storm dissipates and heads to wards Univeristy of Texas at Arlington, first responders are making their way to the Texas Wesleayn campus. Everyone is encouraged to remain indoors until the responders arrive to safely assist with evacuations. The status of the mavericknados is still unpredictable. Safety is our number one concern and so we urge you to keep up with our alerts and co-operate with the first responders that are coming to help.

PASSING OF A RAM

Dear Ramily,

It breaks our hearts to inform our community that Wilamae has passed away from the effects of the weather disaster. A beloved memeber of Texas Wesleyan’s spirit team and the heart of the RAMILY, Wilamae served our school with love and pride. We send our condolonces to all.

ALERT UPDATE 10:56 a.m. – WEATHER WARNING

We have been alerted that all buildings on campus have been impacted by the weather that has escalated to a severe ramnado. The severity of the situation urges us to continue to encourage the shelter in place orders and for those on campus to stay connected/get in touch with loved ones and keep them updated on your safety.

*The information in this post is not real*

NEWS RELEASE 4/3/2024 10:08 a.m. FORT WORTH TX: Severe Weather Threat WARNING

NEWS RELEASE  

FOR IMMEDIATE REALEASE                                                                             Contact: Chiara Watson 

April 03, 2024                                                                                                                 Director of Marketing & Communications 

682-347-5419 

cswatson2@txwes.edu 

Texas Wesleyan on High Alert due to Severe Weather Warning 

FORT WORTH, TX: An announcement from Cold Weather Service alerted the university of a severe weather watch that has now escalated to a warning. The threat, which originated on the TCU campus, has now expanded to east of I-35 and is heading towards Texas Wesleyan campus. The community has been alerted to remain in shelter and avoid rooms with windows and rams as we continue to work out the severity of the situation. The safety of the campus is the top priority. The university will continue to provide updates on our website and social media.  

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