Emergency blog from The University of Washington Bothell

Active threat DRILL ONLY

UPDATE, 10:35 a.m.: Thank you for participating in the active threat drill. In addition to the recommended actions earlier, you can further prepare by considering these steps, questions and resources: 

ORIGINAL POST: While incidents of active threats on campus are rare, they have a high and long-term impact. Planning on how to respond is important.

During the drill, all students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to take five minutes to think critically about how you would respond to an incident where you are.

Recommended actions include:

  • Identify at least two emergency exits, including accessible pathways and the building emergency evacuation assembly area.
  • Have a discussion about how you would “Run. Hide. Fight.”
    • RUN: Escape if you can. Your first priority should always be to avoid a threat. If you do run take a route that minimizes the chance of encountering the threat and move quickly.
    • HIDE: Running away may not be your best option. Find a place to hide out of view, lock and block/barricade doors if possible, close blinds, turn of lights, and silence cell phones.
    • FIGHT: If you can’t run or hide, fight as a last resort to disrupt or stop the attacker. Be aggressive and commit to your actions. Use objects around you as makeshift weapons such as chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, laptops, books, etc.
  • Practice quickly silencing all electronic devices while keeping them on to receive additional emergency alerts.
  • Consider how you would help those in need of assistance.

Posted May 28, 2025 10:30 am

Power Outage

UPDATE 8:00 p.m.: All clear: Power has been restored to all buildings. In-person operations resume on Tuesday, 5.20.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we worked to resolve the outage.

Original Message: All UW Bothell buildings, Innovation Hall, Campus Library and the Activities & Recreation Center are closed for the day due to a power outage. Classes may be held remotely.

Faculty can opt to move classes online or cancel classes. Faculty are requested to be flexible since some students may be on campus and may not be receiving their communications.

UW Bothell students, if you have class the afternoon or evening of Monday, May 19, contact your faculty to find out if your classes will be held remotely. 

Cascadia College classes will be held as scheduled. Classes located in Innovation Hall have been relocated; please check with faculty for additional information.

Exception: Essential staff will report to campus as usual.

Posted May 19, 2025 3:45 pm

Fri., Feb. 7: Resume regular campus operations.

Fri., Feb. 7: Classes will be held and offices will be open.

The following parking areas will be available: North Garage and South Garage.

The grounds and facilities crews will continue to treat all areas for safe access to buildings. Please use caution as some walkways and paths may have slush and/or ice.

As always, monitor conditions in your area and contact your professor or supervisor with any concerns.

The weather team will meet on Feb. 7 to assess next steps based on the forecast at that time.

Posted February 6, 2025 5:06 pm

Thurs., Feb. 6: Suspended operations: Classes/services remote; buildings closed; events canceled.

In light of the weather forecast in the area, UW Bothell will be on suspended operations on Thursday, Feb. 6. All buildings closed, including Activities & Recreation Center and the Campus Library. Events canceled.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual. Residential students can go to the Terrace Dining Pavilion for meals.

The weather team will meet later on Feb. 6 to assess next steps based on the forecast at that time.

Posted February 5, 2025 8:53 pm

Feb. 5: Suspended operations: Classes/services remote at 10 a.m.; still canceled until 10 a.m.

UPDATE 7:38 a.m., Feb. 5: In light of weather and road conditions in the area, UW Bothell classes and services will now be remote starting at 10 a.m. All buildings closed, including the Activities & Recreation Center and the Campus Library. Events canceled.

All classes and services are still canceled until 10 a.m.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual. Residential students can access the Terrace Dining Pavilion for meals.

The weather team will meet later on Feb. 5 to assess next steps based on the forecast at that time.

ORIGINAL MESSAGE, SENT 5:51 p.m. Feb. 4: In light of forecasted weather and road conditions in the area for Wednesday, Feb. 5, UW Bothell will have a delayed start of 10 a.m. Until then, all classes are canceled and all buildings will be closed.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual.

The weather team will meet the afternoon of Feb. 5 to assess next steps based on the forecast at that time.

Posted February 4, 2025 5:51 pm

Feb. 4: Classes/services will be remote. ARC/Library open at noon.

UPDATE 5:45 P.M.: The Activities & Recreation Center and Campus Library will close at 8 p.m. on Feb. 4. 

In light of forecasted weather and road conditions in the area for Tuesday, Feb. 4, UW Bothell and Cascadia College classes and services will be remote. The Activities & Recreation Center and the Campus Library will open at 12 p.m. Events are canceled.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual. Residential students can access the Terrace Dining Pavilion for meals.

The weather team will meet the morning of Feb. 4 to assess next steps based on the forecast at that time.

Posted February 3, 2025 5:54 pm

Suspended operations all day Feb. 3. Classes and services conducted remotely.

In light of weather and road conditions in the area, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on remote operations on Monday, Feb. 3. Campus will be closed, classes and services will be conducted remotely. Events canceled.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual. Residential Village and Terrace Dining Pavilion will be open and operational.

Posted February 3, 2025 4:44 am

Campus is slowly resuming normal operations. Classes and services conducted remotely.

UPDATE NOV 23, 2:00 A.M: Campus has resumed normal operations effective Saturday, Nov. 23.

Power has been restored to campus and we are slowly resuming normal operations. Classes and services will still be conducted remotely throughout Friday, Nov. 22.

Please note:

  • Faculty and staff can access office and lab spaces.
  • UW1 and the Activities & Recreation Center are open for students. Residential students should refer to Residential Life.
  • Essential staff will report to campus as usual.
  • Surface lots and the North and South garages are open for parking.
  • 110th Avenue NE is closed out of caution.

The UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will resume normal operations on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Posted November 22, 2024 11:20 am

Suspended operations all day 11/22. Classes and services conducted remotely.

The weather forecast now calls for more wind overnight. Although not predicted to be as severe as earlier this week, the winds could further compromise trees, branches and powerlines and could lead to more power outages.

In light of this, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on suspended operations on Friday, Nov. 22. Campus will be closed. Classes and services will be conducted remotely. Events canceled.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual, and residential students should refer to Residential Life.

Faculty: Please keep your students apprised of course expectations, taking into consideration the magnitude of the widespread power outage.

Posted November 21, 2024 4:38 pm

Suspended operations all day 11/21. Classes and services conducted remotely.

According to Puget Sound Energy, power may be restored by mid-morning. Once it is restored, IT teams at UW Bothell and Cascadia College will need a minimum of several hours to reset and reestablish functionality.

In light of this, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on suspended operations on Thursday, Nov. 21. Campus will be closed. Classes and services will be conducted remotely. Events canceled.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual, and residential students should refer to Residential Life.

Posted November 20, 2024 4:39 pm