Hazardous Ice Conditions Expected Friday, Feb. 4

February 03, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the New York City region for 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4 predicting freezing rain and hazardous ice conditions.

On campus, our Grounds team is prepping areas of campus and is ready to work through the day on Friday. Expect hazardous and slippery conditions when on campus. Please exercise extreme caution on exterior stairs and throughout campus, beware of icy patches, and build in extra time when traveling.

Be sure to check the Columbia Transportation website for changes or delays to University shuttles, and refer to the Columbia Preparedness website and the Medical Center Operations site should new information become available that impacts you or our campus. Use mass transit to travel to and from campus when possible.

If you see an unsafe condition on campus including leaks, opened windows and doors, or other issues, please immediately contact Facilities at Morningside/Manhattanville (call or text 212-854-2222 or email [email protected]), and at the Medical Center call 212-305-HELP (4357) option 3. For students living in the Morningside residence halls, the Hartley Hospitality Desk can be reached 24/7 at 212-854-2779. We are open 24/7 and are prepared to handle your calls. To report an emergency on campus 24/7, call Public Safety at 212-854-5555 at Morningside, 212-853-3333 at Manhattanville, and 212-305-7979 at the Medical Center.

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