UO Alert Eugene: Resources available on campus

Posted on by aseydel

Jan. 17, 5:45 p.m.

On Campus  

  • Housing Residential Dining is operating at Barnhart, Carson, Unthank, and Global Scholars Hall. Regular hours. Menu selection may be limited as food deliveries have been delayed.             
  • The Student Rec Center is open regular hours. Expect larger crowds as SRC is open to all UO community members for showers while power outages continue throughout the area. A bottle filler will be available outside SRC on Thursday for people with frozen pipes needing drinkable water. 
  • The Housing Service Centers are open.
  • The EMU is open to all to warm up and for electricity. Food vendors schedules may vary based on staffing.  
  • Campus parking lots are open but expect ice and standing water.  
  • Store trash appropriately. Garbage trucks have not been running and the dumping facility remains closed through Thursday.  
  • Continue to be extremely careful on and around campus. Ice covers most surfaces. It will take days to melt, and some is covered with standing water. Be especially cautious on steps and in shaded areas. Stay on sidewalks when possible. 
  • A winter weather impact map shows hazard areas. Stay clear of areas marked with caution tape. Avoid trees and tree covered routes. Beware of downed or falling trees, limbs and powerlines.  
  • Temperatures are up, but you still need footwear with traction. Winter Weather Safety Guidance: https://safety.uoregon.edu/media/1231 

Off Campus                      

  • Roads and sidewalks throughout Eugene and Springfield continue to be ice covered and many trees have fallen. Some traffic lights are out because of power outages, and should be treated as a four way stop. Use your best judgement to travel safely. Check TripCheck.com for road conditions throughout Oregon.   
  • LTD service resumes at 9 a.m. on Thursday.  

Student Care  

  • If you live off campus and are without power/heat, the Rec Center, EMU and Dining Halls are good options for warmth and electricity. The Eugene Library and other community warming centers may also be available.   
  • A bottle filler will be available outside SRC on Thursday for those needing water. 
  • 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.  

Employees 

  • On Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19, the Student Recreation Center will be open during its standard operating hours. Employees and their families are welcome to use shower facilities (members and non-members).  
    • Bring your UO ID.  
    • Employees need to accompany family members.   
    • Showers are free, but if you are not an SRC member, you will need to purchase a day pass if you’d like to use the exercise facilities.  
  • The Student Recreation Center will also have a water bottle filling station available outside, for those who do not have drinkable water at home. Please bring your own containers.   
  • The EMU and UO Libraries facilities are public buildings and will be open during their normal operating hours.  

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

 

 

UO Alert Portland: Opening at 10 a.m., 1/17/24

Posted on by Jesse Sedwick

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Date 1/16/2024, Time 6:20 p.m.

UO Portland campuses will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17th. Classes scheduled to begin prior to 10 a.m. are canceled.

Please check pdx.uoregon.edu for updates.

Supervisors and faculty should be reasonably understanding and flexible regarding a student’s or staff member’s individual needs during inclement weather. Members of the campus community are expected to use their best judgment in assessing the risk of coming to campus when the campus is open.

Staff inclement weather information is on the Human Resources Inclement Winter Weather website: https://hr.uoregon.edu/inclement-winter-weather

UO Alert Eugene: Severe Weather

Posted on by Jesse Sedwick

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UO Alert Eugene: Severe Weather Closure 1/16/24, 4 p.m.

UO Campus is closed and all classes and events on campus are cancelled on Wednesday, Jan. 17 due to continued icy conditions and safety concerns.

Essential and other employees should check with their supervisors if scheduled to work. Staff inclement weather information is on the Human Resources Inclement Winter Weather website: https://hr.uoregon.edu/inclement-winter-weather   Unless notified, regular shift operations will resume at midnight on January 18, 2024.

Campus cleanup is underway but ice clearing and melting takes longer than snow. Use your best judgement in determining when you can return to campus safely.

Be extremely cautious on campus as winter conditions continue and follow safety guidance. Sidewalks and roads are ice-covered and very slick. Stay clear of areas marked with caution tape. Avoid trees and tree-covered routes. Beware of downed or falling trees, limbs and powerlines. These will continue to fall as the ice melts.

Winter Weather Hazard Map: https://map.uoregon.edu/snow-routes
Winter Weather Safety Guidance: https://safety.uoregon.edu/media/1231

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

UO Alert Eugene: Severe Weather Safety Tips  1/16/24  2 p.m. update

Posted on by kristam

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.