Cold Weather Conditions

Happy New Year and Welcome Back,

Over the next six days, we are in a geographical area that will experience extreme cold temperatures and wind chill conditions. Our heating and ventilation systems are designed to efficiently provide comfort within a certain temperature range based on outside air temperatures. Therefore, in extreme cold periods with wind effects, the heating systems may not be capable of providing heat to you within your preferred comfort range. Please keep this in mind when returning from break next week and dress accordingly. Please also know that north-facing parts of our facilities will get cold-soaked and will have extreme differences in room temperature exposure.

If anyone on your team notices any water leaks or sewer stoppages, please contact us in Physical Plant at extension 4944 during normal work hours or after hours by calling Campus Safety at extension 4122. These incidents could be indications of frozen pipes. The sooner we know about the issue the less inconvenience to the customers we have.

It is important to know the Plant will be responding to issues brought forward based on priority bases, meaning if we have a life, safety or facility degradation from leaks or wind they will be responded to first. With our expected temperatures, cold calls will be a much lower priority. We will also address our residential students and academic classroom needs with a higher priority.

Please remember personal space heaters are not approved for use and are very often the cause of winter fires and are not to be used within campus facilities unless provided by Physical Plant.

Please use common sense and exercise caution when walking during inclement weather as the industry maintenance standards for snow removal differ between sidewalks and parking lots. Wear proper footwear and do not obstruct your views when walking on surfaces.

Regis has many individuals coming by car to the campus. During extreme cold weather, your battery must be in good working order and vehicle fluids must be full. Be prepared to handle an extended time in your vehicle. Have the necessary equipment to stay warm in case of an emergency.

To close, what is most important is to stay safe, dress in layers and remember to protect the exposed surfaces on your body from freezing.

From the Staff of Physical Plant