UO Alert Eugene: Severe Weather Safety Tips  1/16/24

UO Campus remains closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to ice. Classes and events are cancelled.

Conditions on campus and the surrounding community are likely to get worse before getting better.  Students and staff should be prepared for ice on all surfaces, hazardous trees, and standing water or flooding once ice begins to melt. Use your best judgement determining when you can return to and move around campus safely.

 Current status

• Housing Residential Dining continues to operate at Barnhart, Carson, Unthank, and Global Scholars Hall until 7 p.m. daily.
• The Student Rec Center is open today from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Due to limited staffing, some areas of the Rec Center may be unavailable.
• Campus staff continue cleanup and assessment, maintaining the power plant supplying electricity and heat, and staffing housing and dining facilities.
• Power outages are occurring around the community. There have been no reports of outages on campus.
• If you live off campus and are without power/heat, the Rec Center and Dining Halls are good options for warmth and electricity.

Safety

• If you must go out – dress appropriately with warm clothing, gloves, and footwear with traction.
• Walk like a Duck – bend a bit forward and take short steps with your toes pointing slightly outward.
• Be extremely careful on and around campus. A winter weather impact map shows hazard areas. Stay clear of areas marked with caution tape.
• Sidewalks and roads are ice covered and very slippery. Anything moving (cars or people) cannot stop. Stay on the sidewalk if you can.
• Avoid trees and tree covered routes. Beware of downed or falling trees, limbs and powerlines. More will fall as the ice begins to melt.
• During campus closures, use of campus parking lots by cars and pedestrians is prohibited, except for essential employees and/or emergency personnel. Vehicles parked before the storm may remain unless otherwise notified.

What’s next

• Another storm is forecast this afternoon into this evening, with more ice expected before temperatures rise.
• It will take a few days for ice to melt. Use extreme caution and expect sidewalks, roads, stairs, and shaded areas to be icy.
• More trees, tree limbs and power lines are likely to fall as the ice melts.
• Avoid standing water. Don’t walk or drive through any water when the pavement below can’t be seen. It may be deeper than you think.

Essential and other employees should check with their supervisors if scheduled to work. Staff inclement weather information is at Inclement Winter Weather | Human Resources (uoregon.edu)

For emergency assistance, call 9-1-1 or University of Oregon Police Department at 541-346-2919.

January 15, 2024 – 5:20 pm

We want to acknowledge the significant challenges that our winter storm may have had on our UO Eugene students. Please see below for important resources and information.

On Campus

• Be careful on and around campus. A winter weather impact map shows hazard areas. Sidewalks and roads are ice covered and slippery. There is a potential for more freezing rain on Tuesday. Stay clear of areas marked with caution tape. Avoid trees and tree covered routes. Beware of downed or falling trees, limbs and powerlines.
• Housing Residential Dining continues to operate at Barnhart, Carson, Unthank, and Global Scholars Hall until 7 p.m. daily.
• The Student Rec Center is open on Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Due to limited staffing, some areas of the Rec Center may be unavailable.
• Power outages have been reported east of campus and in other areas around the community.

Off Campus

• If you are traveling to Eugene, use your best judgement to travel safely. Check TripCheck.com for road conditions throughout Oregon.
• Roads throughout Eugene continue to be ice covered and many trees have fallen.
• LTD has cancelled service for Tuesday.

Student Care

• If the inclement weather has had a significant impact on you financially, you may be eligible for reimbursement from the UO Students in Crisis Fund. Funds are limited and offered on a one-time basis should the financial impact impede on your academic success.
• If you live off campus and are without power/heat, the Rec Center and Dining Halls are good options for warmth and electricity. The Eugene Library and other community centers may also be available.

For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or University of Oregon Police Department at 541-346-2919.

Nov 22, 2023  12:05   a.m.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, police received a report of an attempted carjacking in the 1000 block of Patterson, near Barnhart Hall. University of Oregon Police and Eugene Police Department have interviewed the driver and are watching for the individuals involved. There is not currently believed to be a threat to the campus community.

A man appearing to be intoxicated reportedly attempted to enter a delivery driver’s vehicle and grabbed the driver’s arm. The driver left the vehicle, yelling, and began to run away. A second man grabbed the driver, and told them to get back into the vehicle and displayed a knife.

Both males left the area on foot, headed southbound on Patterson.

Description:

First person – White male in their 20s, about 5 foot 8 inches tall, heavy build. Shaggy, longer hair wearing a beanie cap and blue shirt.

Second person – White male in their 20s, thin build, long brown hair, wearing a yellow jacket and tan hoodie.

SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. While this incident did not occur on the UO campus, the following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

• Always be alert when traveling to, from, and around campus – especially at night.
• When walking at night, try to stay in well-lit areas. The UO provides an online map to help students navigate by the best-lit route around campus. The map also shows the approximately 60 emergency phones (e-phone or call boxes) that are located across campus.
• When possible, carry a well-charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed.
• Download the UO Mobile App for easy access to safety resources, safe ride options, and maps.
• Duck Rides is the primary nighttime transportation services for students, staff and faculty at the UO. The service is free and peer-to-peer, with students driving students. It runs seven days a week, 6 p.m. to midnight. Call 541-346-7433 or email duckrides@uoregon.edu to make a reservation.
• UOPD is available to provide free on-campus escorts if you are unable to find another shuttle, ride, or taxi: 541-346-2919 and press 1.
• Communities are safest when members look out for each other: report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.
• Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD at 541-346-2919, press 0.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS OF CRIME

• Student survivors of crime may find support and resource options at safe.uoregon.edu or call the 24-hour SAFE hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).
• University Counseling Services is open until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and offers 24-hour crisis support via phone; 541-346-3227.
• Duck Nest in EMU provides a place for students to practice self-care and life-balance. It is staffed by Peer Wellness Advocates.

January 27, 2023 – 2:43 pm

UO Portland faculty, staff, and students,

We have been made aware of a potential demonstration that is planned this evening, Friday, January 27^th, at 7 p.m. at the Convention Center. Please exercise caution if you are travelling around the area, as protests may limit traffic and transportation options.  If you have visitors during this timeframe, you may wish to advise them. If you encounter any issues in or around our buildings, please contact security by calling 503-412-3696.  If you feel you or others are in danger, call 9-1-1.

December 23, 2022 11:18 am

UO Portland’s White Stag building will be closed both Friday and Saturday, December 23 and 24th.

11/29/22 8:30 pm update

First responders have issued an all clear for the impacted buildings.

11/29/22 5:14 pm update

The situation is contained and first responders are working on clearing the odor from the building. Additional updates will be posted here.

11/29/22 4:09 pm

A minor chemical spill resulted in precautionary building evacuations for Pacific, Lawrence, Onyx Bridge, and Columbia Halls this afternoon. First responders are on scene and will let building occupants know when they can re-occupy the building.