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Just in Time for Winter Weather: UM's Severe Weather Policy

Campus leaders remind the community that the university's severe-weather policy encourages all employees to make a reasonable effort to report to work as scheduled.

In the event of severe weather:

  • Campus officials will attempt to keep the university open for classes and maintain regular operations because most students live on campus.
  • If operations are being maintained in a staff member's department, he or she should report to work or notify his or her supervisor if reasonable attempts to do so fail, according to university Emergency Closure and Emergency Operations Reduction (SPG 201.27).
  • Students, faculty and staff members who live a distance away are asked to make every reasonable effort to get to campus so that essential services can be maintained. At the same time they are advised to use good judgment about the risks of travel.
  • UM employees are expected to take vacation time or Paid Time Off if they miss work. Staff members also may elect time off without pay. Read more of the Dec. 15, 2011, release.

 

planet blueWhat's new at UM SPH in 2011?
 Learn more about the digital signs that finally arrived in all SPH departments and the Glass House Cafe @SPH... Learn more about Planet Blue sustainability and conservation efforts campuswide.....

 

2011 UM Police Reminders for Campus Safety

What can an individual do to help stay safe? UM Interim Police Chief Joe Piersante, says to always follow strong crime prevention techniques:

  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times. (Don’t wear earphones or talk on the phone when walking, for example.)
  • Walk with a trusted friend whenever possible.
  • Reduce vulnerability by monitoring alcohol intake.
  • Attempt to walk in well-lit, high-traffic areas.
  • Keep apartment and car doors locked.
  • Consider late-night transportation options, including taxi services. There are several options including a service that provides transportation from central or north campus. Search “night transportation options” from the UM Gateway.
  • Immediately report suspicious behavior to police (911 or 734-763-1131.). Police would rather respond to something that turns out to be OK than be called after suspects have fled the area.
  • For students and staff of the university, sign up for the UM emergency alert. The system sends a text and voice mail to your phone and email if there is an urgent situation. You can sign up through Wolverine Access.

Construction Updates

Several construction projects will affect road traffic and parking around SPH and the Health System this year. Details.

Outdoor Warning Sirens

Except for scheduled testing, the sirens will be activated for the following emergencies:

  • National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning
  • severe thunderstorm has been detected with damaging winds in excess of 70 MPH
  • hazardous materials accident requires immediate protective action by the public
  • an attack on the United States is imminent, underway or has recently occurred

Warning siren activation is a signal to members of the public to immediately go indoors and monitor local Emergency Alert System media outlets for official information. Washtenaw County's emergency broadcasters are:

  • WEMU 89.1 FM
  • WWWW 102.9 FM
  • WQKL 107.1 FM
  • WTKA 1050 AM
  • WLBY 1290 AM

University of Michigan Severe Weather Policy info

Glass House Café @ SPH

Fresh and locally supplied ingredients are a priority for the café, according to Elizabeth Kennedy, general manager of Evans Street Station, the acclaimed Tecumseh, MI, restaurant that is parent company to the UM Glass House locations at Palmer Commons and SPH. The Glass House Café @ SPH will accept UM shortcodes, Blue Bucks, cash, and major credit cards. Catering is also available. More info: 734-647-4171.

logoGlass House Commitment to the Environment:
The Glass House Café is dedicated to environmental practices that foster a sustainable future and improve the social and economic well-being of our community. It fulfills this mission by:

  • Purchasing goods from local farmers and suppliers.
  • Reducing waste by decreasing paper usage, utilizing electronic communications in daily operation, and installing low-flow faucets and automatic sensored hand washing sinks.
  • Using disposable products that are biodegradable, compostable, made from natural alternative materials or from post-consumer recycled products.
  • And more.

DPS Neighborhood Office at SPH

crossroads buildingUM’s Department of Public Safety is partnering with SPH to provide a neighborhood office for DPS, room 1222 on the ground floor of SPH II. This location will help enhance officer visibility in the area, anticipating a reduction in crime, especially thefts. Currently, this office does not have regularly scheduled office hours. It will be used by DPS officers to file their reports for criminal investigations in the Hill/Medical campus area, thereby increasing their efficiency and response times to other calls for service in the neighborhood. The future goal is to provide daytime office staffing.

Officer Garry Veld is our Team Community Oriented Police officer assigned to this geographical district. He typically works the day shift. If you have any safety or security concerns or questions or would like to schedule a crime prevention presentation, email Officer Veld at gveld@umich.edu.

If you have an emergency or crime in progress, call DPS at 911 (or 763-1131 for non-emergency calls).

More information: Captain Joe Piersante, UM Police Services Bureau, Department of Public Safety, 1239 Kipke Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109; (734) 763-3434, piersant@umich.edu