Preparing for extreme weather at UBC
January 4, 2022
To support those faculty and staff who are working on our campuses, we would like to remind you of the information available, in the event of extreme winter weather.
As per the Snow Policy, if UBC is subject to extreme winter weather conditions, the administration may decide to cancel or reschedule classes and/or curtail non-essential services.
You are advised to regularly check the following websites in the event of extreme weather:
Vancouver
Okanagan
Preparing faculty and staff in your department/unit for extreme weather:
- We recommend you determine which of the staff in your department/unit have responsibilities that are essential such that they would be required to attend campus during extreme weather, and ensure that the staff in those roles are aware of their responsibilities. For questions, or help in determining essential service levels, contact your HR Advisor
- You are requested to review your department/unit’s snow procedures, make any necessary updates, and share it with all faculty and staff in your department/unit.
- Please ensure that those in your department/unit know what to do if extreme weather prevents them from getting to campus, and campus remains operational. For questions regarding policy in this scenario, contact your HR Advisor
For more information regarding winter weather safety and protocol, visit:
Campus safety during extreme weather:
Find out how campus will be kept safe during extreme weather, and how to report slippery conditions:
Vancouver (Building Operations)
Okanagan (Facilities Management)
Refer to UBC's winter weather advisory on ubc.ca for more information.
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