Cinema & Television facilities will not be staffed, so no equipment pickups or returns. Classes are canceled as well. Stay safe guys!

-Chip

From the Department of Public Safety:

Campus Safety Notices

Campus Weather Advisory – Hurricane Sandy Update

10/28/2012 12:00PM

Due to severe weather that is predicted to accompany the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, all classes and University events at Drexel University and Drexel University College of Medicine are cancelled for Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30. Classes and normal business operations will resume on Wednesday, October 31. Classes and exams for the College of Medicine will be rescheduled and posted online.

Only those personnel providing essential services should report to work on Monday and Tuesday.  An explanation for faculty and professional staff on the University’s policies regarding closures can be found on the Human Resources website at: Drexel University HR Policy 13 and Drexel University College of Medicine HR Policy 13.

Drexel Medicine Physician Practices will be open Monday, October 29 at 8am and closing at 11am and resuming normal operations Tuesday, October 30 at 12pm. Students in clinical settings should contact their clinical supervisors/instructors to determine whether or not they should report.

Drexel’s Emergency Management Team continues to monitor the situation, and extensive preparations have been taken to ensure the safety of students and others who will be on campus during the storm.

The Handschumacher Dining Center (7am-8pm), Northside Dining Terrace (8am-1am), Drexel Recreation Center (6am-10pm) and Hagerty Library will be open on the University City Campus.

The University will provide class cancellation and campus closure updates via Web, telephone, radio, and the DrexelALERT system. Please visit Weather-Related Closing and Delayed Opening Information on the Public Safety website for more information.

Some important tips to remember:

•   Flash flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Avoid driving if possible and never attempt to drive through a flooded area.

•   Power outages may occur – keep mobile phones and devices charged.

•   Your basic emergency supply kit should contain: Flashlight and extra batteries (Do not use candles or flammable items in any Drexel buildings.) and a battery-powered or hand crank radio.

•   High winds are expected.  Secure bicycles and any loose items outside.

•   Stay away from any downed or exposed wires and report their location to Drexel Public Safety or 911 immediately.

•   Remain indoors and travel if only necessary.

•   Sign up for ReadyPA, a State Emergency Preparedness system that issues public alerts and recommendations:www.readynotifypa.org

•   Save Drexel Public Safety’s number in mobile phone: (215) 895-2222.

Immediately report any weather-related emergencies to Public Safety at (215) 895-2222.  Continue to monitor local media for weather-related information, such as KYW News Radio, and check for any weather-related updates regarding campus closures and/or hours of operation delays on the University website at www.drexel.edu and www.drexelmed.edu/weather.