Emergency blog from The University of Washington Bothell

Category: Emergency Blog

Late start Jan. 15

UW Bothell and Cascadia will open at 10:30 a.m. today. Buildings open at 10. Classes and activities before 10 are canceled. If you feel your commute is unsafe, please contact your instructors or supervisors to discuss alternate arrangements.

Posted January 15, 2020 4:12 am

Suspended operations Jan. 14

UW Bothell suspends operations today. Road conditions are icy and temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing with more snow expected today. Only essential personnel should be on campus.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.

Telework may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.

Learn more about the UW’s suspended operations policy here: https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations/

Posted January 13, 2020 6:52 pm

Suspended operations effective 5:30 p.m. Monday

UW Bothell and Cascadia College will suspend operations at 5:30 p.m. today. All classes and activities after 5:30 p.m. are cancelled. Campus leadership will be monitoring the weather overnight and will issue a decision about a possible late start by 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Learn more about the UW’s suspended operations policy here: https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations/

Posted January 13, 2020 2:14 pm

Late start Jan 13

UW Bothell and Cascadia College will open at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday, January 13). All classes and activities before 10:30 a.m. are cancelled.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Learn more about the UW’s suspended operations policy here: https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations/

Posted January 13, 2020 4:14 am

Ready for winter weather

With snow and cold in the forecast, this is a reminder of the tools you can use to find out if the campus will suspend operations (no classes), close early or open late or close due to a weather emergency. Campus leadership monitors conditions. In the morning, a decision to close or open late would be made by 5 a.m. A decision for evening classes would be made by 6 p.m. Visit the emergency page for the full notification schedule.

When there is a threat of severe weather, UW Bothell leadership monitors conditions and makes preparations to keep the campus safe. Emergencies and closure information are communicated in several ways:

UW Alert (text and email messages) Sign up for UW Alert
UW Bothell website: www.uwb.edu
www.facebook.com/uwbothell
www.twitter.com (@uwbothell)
UW Bothell information line: 425-352-3333
www.flashalert.org (also feeds to local TV and radio)
www.uwb.edu/emergency
UW Bothell campus security can use overhead speakers in UW1, UW2, UW2, LBA, LB1, North Creek, Husky Village (community center), physical plant building, the Conservatory and throughout Cascadia College.
- Note: There are not overhead speakers in Husky Hall or Truly/Boone house.

There are 41 call stations on the UW Bothell/Cascadia campus. These stations have intercoms that will immediately summon Bothell Police.

During an emergency, our emergency site (www.uwb.edu/emergency) is updated regularly with information about the status of the event. You are encouraged to check it regularly for the latest information.

Posted January 8, 2020 12:27 pm

Earthquake drill today

Today is the Great Washington Shakeout. In the event of an earthquake, don’t forget to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON. For information during an incident, visit www.uwb.edu/emergency.

Posted October 17, 2019 10:01 am

911 lines down

UPDATE 12/28/2018 1:20 P.M.

According to UW Seattle, "The statewide 911 outage is still being investigated and has not yet been resolved." Below are emergency numbers if you cannot get through to 911:

Campus Safety: 425-352-5359
Bothell: 425-486-1254
King County: please call 206-296-3311
Seattle: 206-583-2111, 206-625-5011 or text 911
Bainbridge Island: 360-308-5400
Chelan County: call RiverCom’s business line at 509-663-9911
Eastside King County area: 425-577-5656
Enumclaw: 360-825-3505
Island County: call 360-679-9567
Issaquah: 425-837-3200
King County: please call 206-296-3311
Kitsap County: For police, fire, medical for North, Central and South Kitsap call 360-308-5400, text to 911 still works
Kittitas County: call 509-925-8534
Lewis County: call 360-740-1105
Pacific County: callers are encouraged to text 911 or call the non-emergency business lines at 360-875-9397 or 360-642-9397
Pierce County (South Sound 911): call 253-798-4722
Renton: 425-430-7000
Redmond: 425-566-2500
Seattle: 206-583-2111, 206-625-5011 or text 911
Skagit County: call 360-428-3211
Snohomish County: 425-407-3999
Snoqualmie/North Bend: 425-888-3333
UW Police: 206-685-8973
Whatcom County: call 360-676-6911
Unincorporated areas: 206-296-3311

Source: http://mynorthwest.com/1227065/western-washington-911-outage/

Original post | 12/27/2018 9:20 PM

911 lines down in King County. To reach Campus Safety call 425-352-5359. For Bothell Police, call 425-486-1254.

Posted December 27, 2018 9:32 pm

All Clear

Updated: 9:25 p.m.

All clear: UW Bothell (including the library) will be open as usual on Friday, Dec. 21. Cascadia College will be closed as previously scheduled.

Posted December 20, 2018 9:16 pm

Threatening emails sent to campus

UPDATE 11:21 a.m.

The University of Washington Police Deparment continues to investigate the email threats, but there is no safety concern. The FBI has also advised that the email is not a credible threat.

UWPD is aware of and investigating threatening emails sent to individuals on campus.

The email appears to be a generic spam email that has been sent to other organizations around the country.

If you receive such an email, notify Campus Safety at 425-352-5222.

Posted December 13, 2018 11:05 am

Great Washington Shake Out Oct. 18

The University of Washington Bothell will participate in the Great Washington Shake Out on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m. We'll all stop to practice our Drop, Cover and Hold skills. Expect to hear a PA announcement and receive a message from UW/Cascadia Alert.

If you haven't signed up for UW Alert, sign up here.

Posted October 16, 2018 4:20 pm