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Where to find information on weather events

February 23, 2015

University Relations

During incidents and extreme weather events, information and updates will be provided via the following:



  • Nanook information hotline at 474-7UAF (7823).

  • UAF on Alert website: http://uafalert.alaska.edu.

  • Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.



For information on other emergencies that your department might need to prepare for, you can download the Emergency Response Guide (PDF).



Every effort is made to keep the university open during inclement weather. However, the UAF incident management team assesses each situation when the weather is unusually severe and communicates weather-related closures or other information via the alert site, the hotline and email.



Faculty should have a plan for contacting students when they need to cancel a class. Employees should check with their supervisors on the appropriate leave option if they are unable to safely make it to work due to weather. Please review the weather policy for more information.



Slips, trips and falls continue to be the number-one reported incident on campus. Walking can be especially hazardous after a snow or ice storm. You can pick up a free pair of shoe cleats from Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management, or check with your department to order cleats online. If you see an area that needs immediate attention, please email snowremoval@fs.uaf.edu.