Emergency blog from The University of Washington Bothell

Campus Operations on 12/23/22

Based on the weather forecast, UW Bothell will now be on suspended operations on Friday, 12.23.22.

Please refer to the suspended operations page for information and contact your supervisor if you have questions about your work and/or recording your time.

Take precautions if you need to travel.

Posted December 22, 2022 1:20 pm

Campus Operations through 12/23/22

UW Bothell/Cascadia College will remain in remote operations through 12/23/22 in light of the weather forecast through the remainder of the week.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual and student housing will be open and operational.

Monitor conditions in your area and take precautions if you need to travel. Stay safe out there.

Posted December 20, 2022 2:44 pm

Campus Operations on Dec. 20

In light of the National Weather Service winter storm watch through Tuesday evening, the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus will be on remote operations on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Exceptions: Essential staff will report to campus as usual, and remote orientation programs and student housing will be open and operational.

We will continue to monitor the conditions and will provide an update about Wednesday’s schedule tomorrow by 7 p.m.

Posted December 19, 2022 3:39 pm

Campus resumes regular operations – Nov. 30

The core crisis team has met and based on current weather conditions and forecast, UW Bothell and Cascadia College will resume regular operations on Wednesday, Nov. 30. As always, monitor conditions in your area, remain vigilant and contact your professor and/or supervisor with any concerns.

Posted November 29, 2022 4:57 pm

Campus operations on Nov. 29 – for students

Dear Huskies–

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a winter storm watch tomorrow. Snow is expected to start accumulating on the streets by 3 p.m. The projected amount of snow accumulation is 4" to 8". The Snohomish/King County border is expected to receive the most impact.

The safety of our campus community is paramount, so in light of this information we will suspend UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus operations at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 29. If you have classes that begin after 1 p.m., your faculty will make arrangements for how class will be conducted. If you have any questions, please contact your professor.

We understand that the forecast can be different in 12 hours and believe that this decision now will keep our community as safe as possible while also allowing ample time to plan ahead in the event the forecast plays out.

We will continue to monitor the conditions and will provide an update about Wednesday’s schedule tomorrow by 6 p.m.

Sincerely,
Tim Wilson, Ph.D.Dean of Student AffairsUniversity of Washington Bothell

Posted November 29, 2022 8:29 am

Campus operations on Nov. 29 – faculty and staff

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a winter storm watch today. Snow is expected to start accumulating on the streets by 3 p.m. The projected amount of snow accumulation is 4" to 8". The Snohomish/King County border is expected to receive the most impact.

The safety of our campus community is paramount, so in light of this information we will suspend UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus operations at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 29. Faculty with classes beginning after 1 p.m. should make arrangements now to hold them online, and staff are advised to work remotely and provide services virtually after 1 p.m. While we have learned how to shift to online work, if you have any concerns or technology access questions, please discuss with your supervisor.

We understand that the forecast can change and believe that this decision now will keep our community as safe as possible while also allowing ample time to plan ahead in the event the forecast plays out.

We will continue to monitor the conditions and will provide an update about Wednesday’s schedule tomorrow (Nov. 29) by 6 p.m.

Gowri Shankar
Vice Chancellor for Planning & Administration

Posted November 29, 2022 6:38 am

Preparing for winter weather

Dear UW Bothell community:

Even as we navigate the continuing effects of the pandemic, we must prepare for other hazards, such as winter weather. In the event of a weather or other emergency, a leadership team convenes quickly to determine the appropriate measures needed to keep the campus community safe and secure. The team includes representatives from UW Bothell Planning and Administration, Facilities & Campus Safety, Emergency Management, Student Services and Marketing & Communications, as well as their counterparts from Cascadia College.

If our region experiences hazardous weather, the campus could suspend operations. If this happens, on-campus operations will be suspended, in-person instruction will be moved to remote instruction, and all campus buildings will be locked. However, all instruction and student services will continue to be offered remotely. Similarly, telework arrangements for staff will continue. Only essential employees whose work requires them to be physically present on campus should come to campus during suspended operations, observing appropriate care and safety measures.

This winter, UW Bothell and Cascadia College will have few students and personnel coming to campus. If a decision is made to suspend operations on campus, it is our intent to notify the campus community of this decision by 10 p.m. the night before.

From text and email alerts to our internal public address system, UW Bothell has a number of ways to notify the campus community about disruptions to our campus when they occur. Please take a moment now to sign up for our text and email alerts at uw.edu/alert.

Emergencies and closure information on or near campus will be communicated in a number of ways, including:

• UW Alert (text and email messages)
• Alertus desktop notification system (If you are connected to the UW network via the BIG-IP Edge Client, you will get alerts on your desktop even at home.)
• UW Bothell website: www.uwb.edu
• UW Bothell’s emergency blog: www.uwb.edu/emergency (The blog is updated frequently when an incident on campus occurs.)
• UW Bothell’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/uwbothell
• UW Bothell’s Twitter account: www.twitter.com@uwbothell
• UWB Advisory email list
• UW Bothell’s information line: 425-352-3333
• www.flashalert.net (feeds to local TV and radio)

Posted January 11, 2021 11:16 am

Monitoring conditions overnight

UW Bothell leadership is monitoring conditions on campus and will announce a decision about Friday campus operations by 5 a.m. There are still concerns about ice on campus rooftops. With falling rain and temperatures not expected to dip below freezing, we are hopeful conditions will allow us to resume operations.

Please check www.uwb.edu/emergency for updates.

Posted February 14, 2019 5:29 pm

Normal operations resume Friday, Feb. 15

UW Bothell will resume normal operations on Friday, Feb. 15. There are some areas of campus closed including the ARC, Bookstore, Food for Thought and North Creek Events Center. Campus Way NE at 180th is also closed; the north and south parking garages are open. Husky Hall is open. Please obey barricades on campus.

Please be advised that some areas of ice and slush remain in spots around campus, and people on campus are encouraged to be aware of the following:

• Caution on walkways: To the extent possible, wear appropriate winter footwear, including waterproof boots and soles with proper tread. Many pathways have been cleared within normal walkways. Not all walkways are cleared from edge to edge, and some paths across open spaces are not entirely cleared. Pedestrians should look for cleared paths whenever possible, even if this isn’t the most direct path.
• Trees and building overhangs: Please be aware that as the snow and ice melts off trees and rooftops, clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall. Please be aware of such areas and use caution.
• Limited ADA accessibility: Crews have prioritized ADA accessibility around campus and near ADA-designated parking areas, however they may be impacted by the ongoing slush and ice. Attention will continue to be placed on these areas.
• Parking lots and garages: Please use caution walking and driving in parking lots and garages. Some transitions from lots and garages onto roads remain slushy or icy in spots. Also use extra caution getting in and out of vehicles.
• Caution entering and exiting buildings: Custodial crews will aim to keep entryways into buildings as dry as possible, but please assist in the effort by wiping shoes off upon entering buildings and be mindful to avoid bringing ice inside. Use caution on non-carpeted flooring near entrances and exits as floors may be slippery.

UW Bothell facilities teams have logged hundreds of hours working around the clock for the last week and a half. The work has included clearing and treating roads, pathways and entryways, operating and maintaining the power plant, utilities distribution systems and critical building mechanical systems. As normal operations resume after the historic storms that have hit the region, flexibility and patience are encouraged and appreciated.

Posted February 14, 2019 4:53 pm

Suspended operations Feb. 14

UW Bothell (all locations) will suspend operations on Thursday, Feb. 14. There are still large amounts of snow and ice on campus roofs. As temperatures warm in the middle of the day, these deposits will fall as large sheets of ice, posing serious risk.

The biggest areas of concern are outside Food for Thought and the ARC. Campus Way NE at 180th street is closed; Metro buses will still have access.

Husky Hall is still closed as crews inspect the roof of that building to ensure it is safe.
UW Bothell facilities teams have logged hundreds of hours working around the clock for the last week and a half. The work has included clearing and treating roads, pathways and entryways, operating and maintaining the power plant, utilities distribution systems and critical building mechanical systems. As we strive to resume normal operations after the historic storms that have hit the region, flexibility and patience are encouraged and appreciated.

Posted February 14, 2019 5:20 am