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As announced earlier, all classes and events at Columbia University are cancelled on Tuesday (10/30/2012). This includes all campuses.

The University has weathered the storm overnight with no reported injuries and only limited damage to our campuses. Our facilities never lost power, although there have been widespread power outages in lower Manhattan, and throughout other boroughs and the wider metropolitan area.

With the University beginning to resume normal operations, please keep in mind the following transportation options as you plan your commute to campus Thursday, November 1.

In advance of Hurricane Sandy, the University is canceling classes and events at all campuses for Monday, October 29. We urge members of the Columbia community to stay informed about conditions, exercise caution if travel is necessary, and to remain indoors if possible in light of predicted high winds and heavy rains.

The Emergency Management Operations Team continues to monitor Hurricane Sandy’s effects. As announced earlier, all classes and events are cancelled on Monday (10/29/2012). This includes all campuses.

As announced earlier, all classes and events are cancelled on Monday (10/29/2012). This includes all campuses. Students should check their individual school websites for additional information.

Hurricane Sandy is projected to make landfall in the Greater New York Area early next week. While forecasters do not know what the precise impact of the storm will be on our area, we urge all students, faculty and staff to use caution in traveling during this period and follow updates posted here for any effects on the University community.

In the event of an urgent situation, the University's Emergency Text Message Notification System is the most convenient and reliable means of getting real-time up-to-date information to you. Some possible scenarios for Columbia choosing to send you a text message include weather emergencies, major transit interruptions and campus closures.