We want to take this opportunity to update you on the Snow Day Policies and the procedures to be used for making the announcement for closing of the campus. In the event that a snow storm, or other inclement weather presents a risk for our faculty, staff and students in commuting to or from the campus, the Provost and the Deputy Chancellor will make a determination of the appropriate campus response. The following is information you will need in the event of weather emergencies.
UMB Main Switchboard number 287-5000 will carry a voice mail announcement which notifies callers if the campus will be open for operation. Please do not call the public safety offices. The phone lines must remain open in case of emergency.
University Website - The bulletin board at the UMB website will contain weather announcements. The internet address is http://www.umb.edu/news_and_events/
Radio and TV Stations that will carry the UMB Announcement. Please listen to the radio and TV stations starting at 5:30 a.m. rather than call the Public Safety Office phone, as we would like to keep that line free for emergencies.
WBZ TV (Channel 4) WCVB TV (Channel 5) WHDH TV (Channel 7)
WRKO AM (680) WBZ AM (1030)
WUMB FM (91.9) WBUR FM (90.9)
What the Announcement will say and what it means for Campus
Operations:
University Closed/Classes Canceled - - All classes canceled, all offices and the library closed, only designated and assigned snow day personnel will report at regular time. (Notification by Radio and TV).
No Morning Classes - - Classes will begin at 11:30 a.m. All morning classes are canceled, classes will resume at 11:30 a.m. Snow day personnel will report at regular time, all others at 10 a.m. (Notification by Radio and TV).
No Evening Classes - - All classes beginning at 4 p.m. are canceled. Snow day personnel will work their regular hours, all others will be allowed to leave by 4 p.m. (Notification by Radio and TV). On the campus, the Office of Human Resources will start a telephone tree notification system by notifying Deans and Directors, who will then contact the various units in their areas. Class cancellations at off-campus sites due to weather conditions will be announced on local radio stations where the sites are located.
Transportation:
The UMass shuttle from the Campus to JFK station will continue to operate even though classes may be canceled. In the event of an early closing or late opening, the shuttle will continue to operate for several hours after the closing and before the opening. Of course, weather conditions may cause delays.
Food Services:
Every effort will be made to have some level of service available in the Quinn Building when the Campus is open for operations. Menu may be limited.
Athletic Events
If the University closes early, and there is an athletic event scheduled, the Athletic Department, after consultation with Public Safety, will determine if the event can occur. If canceled, the Athletic Department will have a recording on the main University phone line: 617-287-5000.
Day Care Center
If the University is closed the Day Care Center will be closed. If there is an early dismissal the Day Care Center will arrange with the parents for appropriate pick up time.
Special Events and All Other Activities on the Campus
If you have a need to inquire about the operation of Continuing Education, the library or special events scheduled to occur on campus during the weekend, you should call the main campus number 617-287-5000 and there will be a recording to provide specific information about these activities or direct you to further information.