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TribeAlert: Winter storms

William & Mary’s Emergency Management Team sent the following winter weather updates to the campus community in January 2022.

Staff
Published January 22, 2022

William & Mary’s Emergency Management Team sent the following winter weather updates to the campus community in January 2022. – Ed.

Storm Update 2

Jan. 22, 2022

Dear William & Mary Community –

The university remains closed and will reopen on a normal schedule Monday. Only essential personnel should be on campus.

While less snow fell than forecasted, temperatures remain low. The potential for refreezing and icy conditions remain a safety concern.

Facilities Management and WMPD have been on campus throughout the storm and continue working to ensure a safe campus for Monday.

Ginger Ambler, EMT Co-Chair

Deb Cheesebro, EMT Co-Chair

William & Mary

Storm Update 1

Jan. 19, 2022

Dear William & Mary Community –

Due to the forecasted impact of two winter storms that will hit the Williamsburg area Thursday into the weekend, William & Mary will close at noon on Thursday, Jan. 20 and reopen Monday, Jan. 24 under our normal operating schedule.

Things to know:

  • Classes already underway in the Law School and the Mason School of Business will be conducted virtually on Thursday afternoon and Friday.
  • VIMS will communicate directly to its community regarding the Gloucester campus schedule.
  • Employees who can work remotely Thursday morning are encouraged to do so.
  • Essential personnel should contact their supervisors for schedules during the closure.
  • A reminder that the start of undergraduate, residential move-in is postponed until Monday, Jan. 24.
  • For updates regarding any home and away athletics competitions follow TribeAthletics on Twitter or Facebook.
  • Follow wmdining on Facebook or Instagram for the latest reopening information for dining locations on campus.
  • Updates on current road conditions are available at https://www.511virginia.org/. If you have to travel it is best to have an emergency kit in your car that includes blankets, water and food.
  • Current National Weather Service forecasts are available at https://www.weather.gov/akq/.
  • Facilities Management crews will work diligently through the weekend to treat and clear pathways, roads and parking areas.

If updates are necessary, we will communicate those through the university’s mass notification system and via the W&M News Facebook and Twitter pages – http://www.facebook.com/wmnews and http://www.twitter.com/WMNews For those not yet signed up for the university’s mass notification system go to www.getrave.com/loging/wm.

Ginger Ambler, EMT Co-Chair

Deb Cheesebro, EMT Co-Chair

William & Mary

Winter storms/On-Campus Move-In Postponed

Jan. 19, 2022

Dear William & Mary Community –

The National Weather Service is tracking two winter storms forecasted to bring snow and potential ice to the Williamsburg area later this week.

Due to the weather, the university has decided to postpone move-in for all undergraduate, residential students (new and returning).

  • Move-in for all residential students will now be Monday, January 24.
  • New students should follow their originally assigned appointment time and instructions for move in and key pick up, simply shifting the move in date to Monday.
  • Returning students may proceed directly to their residence hall beginning at 8:30 am Monday.
  • If you have already completed your pre-arrival COVID-19 testing and have been cleared for return to campus, no additional testing will be required as a result of this change.
  • Student Transition Engagement Programs will communicate with new incoming students about a revised orientation program. Please check your W&M email account for this message.
  • RAs will be contacted with additional details about impacts on their planned move-in and trainings.
  • Follow wmdining on Facebook or Instagram for the latest reopening information for dining locations on campus.

Current National Weather Service forecasts are available at https://www.weather.gov/akq/. The Emergency Management Team will continue to assess weather conditions and provide updates as necessary.

Communication will continue to come through the university’s mass notification system and via the W&M News Facebook and Twitter pages – http://www.facebook.com/wmnews and http://www.twitter.com/WMNews For those not yet signed up for the university’s mass notification system go to www.getrave.com/loging/wm.

Ginger Ambler, EMT Co-Chair

Deb Cheesebro, EMT Co-Chair

William & Mary