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UO Alert 2017-12-05

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The University of Oregon issued a UO Alert on Tuesday, December 5 at 11:19 a.m., warning people to stay clear of law enforcement activity near 24th Avenue and Amazon Street in southeast Eugene. An “all clear” message stating that the situation had been resolved was sent at 11:30 a.m.

Eugene Police were involved with a situation with a possible weapon at a private residence that was near the UO-operated Spencer View apartment complex.

UPDATE 2017-12-05 12:00 p.m.: Eugene Police issued the following information following the incident:

Police Respond to E. 25th Regarding Information of an Armed Subject

This morning at approximately 10:41 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of E. 25th Avenue regarding an armed subject. Police located the described subject near First Place Family Shelter, and observed him in possession of an axe.

The subject was contacted by police and taken into custody on a non criminal hold and transported to the hospital.

South Eugene High School and Roosevelt Middle School were temporary placed on lockout and traffic was rerouted in the area of 24th and 19th Avenue for a short period of time during the incident.

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2017-10-24: Agate Hall clear, reopened

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University of Oregon Police have cleared Agate Hall; it will be open for any classes and normal activities on Wednesday, October 25.

Security will be on-site at Agate Hall, and students and employees who evacuated may return to pick up belongings left behind, until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Otherwise, building occupants can reclaim belongings starting Wednesday morning on the building’s normal schedule.

 

 

2017-09-02: Heat, air advisory for Southern Utah at Oregon football

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In collaboration with regional environmental experts (Lane Regional Air Protection Agency) and the Pac-12 Conference, the University of Oregon has been constantly evaluating the potential for any air quality issues that may arise during our game Saturday against Southern Utah. Fan and student-athlete safety is our paramount concern, and while all data at this point indicates no health risks or dangers posed by air quality, we will continue to collectively evaluate smoke conditions and would enact any contingencies as circumstances dictate.

With respect to the expected warm temperatures, our event operations team (UOPD, EPD, the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department, the American Red Cross, and CMS) has a plan in place regarding Saturday relative to the expected high temperatures. Per the normal policy at Autzen Stadium, fans are permitted to bring sealed, plastic bottles of water in the stadium, and we will have hydration stations available for fans to refill their plastic water bottles.

Also, additional water misters are being placed on the concourses and along the North rim of the stadium, and there will be an increased number of EMT medical personnel in attendance. Two recovery tents will be in place on the South side of the stadium with coolers of ice towels for any fans requiring assistance.

As public health officials have said, fans should remain hydrated and monitor the weather situation in order to make informed decisions regarding game attendance based on their individual health profiles. According to airnow.gov, sensitive groups in this situation can include people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air.

We hope you enjoy your experience at Autzen Stadium, and we thank you for your support of the Oregon Ducks.