Emergency blog from The University of Washington Bothell

UW Bothell closing early Friday; all weekend

Posted: 7:20 p.m.

UW Bothell (all locations) will suspend operations at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, and all day Saturday and Sunday. Classes and activities after 1 p.m. are canceled. Snow is expected to begin in the Puget Sound area around noon. We will be monitoring weather conditions throughout the weekend and will issue updates as needed.

Please continue to check the emergency page for updates.

Posted February 7, 2019 2:55 pm

Prepare for weekend snow

weekend snow

Another large scale winter snowstorm is anticipated to hit the Bothell area as early as this Friday morning, February 8. This event could possibly bring with it 6 to 12 inches of new snowfall to the area.

Above all, your safety is our top priority. We are implementing our inclement weather plan to ensure our campus facilities are safe and that essential functions are operating. If you see an area on campus that appears unsafe, please call 425-352-5466. Our crews will take care of it quickly.

Please take time to prepare for impacts to transportation, school and work.

• Prepare now to work at home if conditions prevent you from getting to campus. If you are classified personnel, talk with your supervisor to see if there is work you can do at home. If you use a computer for work, bring it home with you.
• Be prepared for a power outage at home. Now’s the time to stock up on batteries, food, prescriptions and fuel.
• For information on suspended operations, go to https://hr.uw.edu/policies/suspended-operations
• Check your bus route before leaving home:
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/alerts-updates/winter.aspx


UW Bothell leadership will be monitoring conditions on the road and on campus during the storm. Road conditions vary throughout the region; use your best judgement when deciding whether to travel to campus. If the campus is closed or opening late, please don’t come in early. Campus closures are employed to keep you safe.

In the event of a late start or closure, we use UW Alert to deliver text and email alerts. Sign up for UW Alert at www.uwb.edu/emergency.

Here are the other tools we will use to keep you informed:

• UW Bothell website: www.uwb.edu
• (in the event of a sustained power outage on campus, use www.uwbalert.com)
• UW Alert (text or email) Sign up for UW Alert: www.uwb.edu/emergency
• UW Bothell information line: 425-352-3333
• www.facebook.com/uwbothell
• www.twitter.com (@uwbothell)

Find more resources on our emergency page.

Posted February 7, 2019 1:12 pm

Suspended operations Feb. 5

campus closed

Posted: 6:18 a.m.

UW Bothell (all locations) has suspended operations today. Classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should be on campus.

The I Heart UW Bothell event in Bellevue will proceed as planned.

Posted February 5, 2019 6:20 am

Late start Feb. 5

late

Posted: 6:41 p.m.

Late start: UW Bothell and all locations) will open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Operations are suspended until 11 a.m. All classes before 11 a.m. are canceled. Only essential personnel should report to campus before 11 a.m. The North Creek Events Center will be open as a warm space for persons who come to campus.

The I heart UW Bothell luncheon in Bellevue will proceed as planned.

Updates will be posted on the emergency page as needed.

Posted February 4, 2019 6:44 pm

Suspended operations Feb. 4

closed

Posted: 6:11 a.m.

UW Bothell and Cascadia College (along with the Eastside Learning Center) have suspended operations today, Feb. 4. Classes are cancelled and the campus is closed. The North Creek events center will be open for anyone on campus needing a warm space. However, the remainder of campus is closed and we are all asking faculty, staff and students not to come to campus.

Posted February 4, 2019 6:12 am

Suspended operations on Feb. 4

weather

Posted: 10:27 p.m.

UW Bothell has suspended operations until 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. This means classes before 11 a.m are cancelled. Operations are suspended when weather conditions make travel hazardous. Unless you are designated essential personnel, please stay off campus until 11 a.m. We are monitoring weather conditions in the area and will update this page with updates as needed.

Posted February 3, 2019 10:29 pm

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

Power outage

Update: 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2018

Power was restored. All clear: UW Bothell (including the library) will be open as usual on Friday, Dec. 21.

Update: 12:45

Operations at the University of Washington and Cascadia College campus have been suspended due to a power outage.

Update: 12:35

University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College officials are responding to the power outages on campus.

Posted December 20, 2018 12:34 pm