Emergency blog from The University of Washington Bothell
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Suspended operations Feb. 12-15
UW Bothell and Cascadia College have suspended operations effective 5 p.m. Feb 12-15. There are no classes or activities on Monday due to the President's Day holiday.
180th and 110th streets have been closed on campus due to icy conditions. Faculty and staff can access buildings using their Husky card if necessary. However, travel will be hazardous and we encourage all to avoid coming to campus if possible.
The Puget Sound region is under a winter storm warning. The Bothell area could see several inches of snow and below freezing temperatures over the next three days.
Posted February 12, 2021 11:08 am
Power outage UPDATE: Power restored
Power has been restored to the UW Bothell campus. There was a power outage Wednesday morning because of an overnight storm.
Posted January 13, 2021 8:06 am
Today is the Great Washington Shakeout
Today is the Great Washington Shakeout. In the event of an earthquake, remember to drop, cover and hold on. During a campus emergency, this page will be updated constantly with the latest information.
UW Bothell uses the UW Alert tool to push emergency notifications via text and email. If you aren’t signed up for UW Alert, please sign up today. Go to uw.edu/alert to sign up.
Posted October 15, 2020 9:33 am
Suspended operations effective 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
UW Bothell and Cascadia College will suspend operations at 5:30 p.m. today. All classes and activities after 5:30 p.m. are cancelled. Campus leadership will be monitoring the weather overnight and will issue a decision about a possible late start by 5 a.m. Thursday.
Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.
Posted January 15, 2020 2:48 pm
Late start Jan. 15
UW Bothell and Cascadia will open at 10:30 a.m. today. Buildings open at 10. Classes and activities before 10 are canceled. If you feel your commute is unsafe, please contact your instructors or supervisors to discuss alternate arrangements.
Posted January 15, 2020 4:12 am
Suspended operations Jan. 14
UW Bothell suspends operations today. Road conditions are icy and temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing with more snow expected today. Only essential personnel should be on campus.
Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.
Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.
Telework may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.
Learn more about the UW’s suspended operations policy here: https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations/
Posted January 13, 2020 6:52 pm
Suspended operations effective 5:30 p.m. Monday
UW Bothell and Cascadia College will suspend operations at 5:30 p.m. today. All classes and activities after 5:30 p.m. are cancelled. Campus leadership will be monitoring the weather overnight and will issue a decision about a possible late start by 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.
Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.
Telework may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.
Learn more about the UW’s suspended operations policy here: https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations/
Posted January 13, 2020 2:14 pm
Late start Jan 13
UW Bothell and Cascadia College will open at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday, January 13). All classes and activities before 10:30 a.m. are cancelled.
Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.
Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.
Telework may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.
Learn more about the UW’s suspended operations policy here: https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations/
Posted January 13, 2020 4:14 am
Ready for winter weather
With snow and cold in the forecast, this is a reminder of the tools you can use to find out if the campus will suspend operations (no classes), close early or open late or close due to a weather emergency. Campus leadership monitors conditions. In the morning, a decision to close or open late would be made by 5 a.m. A decision for evening classes would be made by 6 p.m. Visit the emergency page for the full notification schedule.
When there is a threat of severe weather, UW Bothell leadership monitors conditions and makes preparations to keep the campus safe. Emergencies and closure information are communicated in several ways:
- UW Alert (text and email messages) Sign up for UW Alert
- UW Bothell website: www.uwb.edu
- www.facebook.com/uwbothell
- www.twitter.com (@uwbothell)
- UW Bothell information line: 425-352-3333
- www.flashalert.org (also feeds to local TV and radio)
- www.uwb.edu/emergency
- UW Bothell campus security can use overhead speakers in UW1, UW2, UW2, LBA, LB1, North Creek, Husky Village (community center), physical plant building, the Conservatory and throughout Cascadia College.
- Note: There are not overhead speakers in Husky Hall or Truly/Boone house.
There are 41 call stations on the UW Bothell/Cascadia campus. These stations have intercoms that will immediately summon Bothell Police.
During an emergency, our emergency site (www.uwb.edu/emergency) is updated regularly with information about the status of the event. You are encouraged to check it regularly for the latest information.
Posted January 8, 2020 12:27 pm
Earthquake drill today
Today is the Great Washington Shakeout. In the event of an earthquake, don’t forget to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON. For information during an incident, visit www.uwb.edu/emergency.
Posted October 17, 2019 10:01 am