Unpredictable weather and work
April 17, 2019
Winter isn't over yet! Make sure you have warm gear in your vehicle and other safety
items you might need if you are caught in the elements. Be sure to give yourself extra
travel time to and from your destination, and have emergency contact numbers with
you as necessary.
In case of inclement weather, UAF posts campuswide alerts at http://uafalert.alaska.edu,
When there are extreme weather conditions, employees should use their own judgment
about whether they need to change their work hours to travel safely between work and
home. Employees have the option of taking appropriate leave or working an alternate
schedule approved by their supervisors. Supervisors are encouraged to be flexible
with employee schedules as needed. Contact Human Resources with questions about leave
at 474-7700.
Faculty who are unable to make it to class should alert their students and coordinate
with them on alternative options. Likewise, students should notify their professors
if they cannot attend.
If your cell phone is listed in UAOnline, you are automatically enrolled to receive text messages from Rave Mobile Safety.
UA students and employees who don’t have text-capable phones will still get messages
via email and voice message at the email addresses or phone numbers listed in UAOnline.
Current students and employees can check their contact settings via uafalert.alaska.edu. People not directly affiliated with the university but who would like to receive
weather and emergency notifications (e.g., parents of students) can also sign up there.
The page includes additional information about how the university communicates during
emergencies and is a good site to bookmark for updates.
A new policy (04.06.141) is the weather closure policy for areas outside of the Fairbanks
campus. The weather has been more than unpredictable over the last several years, leaving
many guessing as to what they should do or when they should proceed to campus or their
work location. This policy is intended to provide clear guidance to all faculty, staff
and students.