Weather Emergencies Power Outages Policy
Administrative Details
- Policy Number
- AP-033
- Effective Date
- 04/2026
- Last Reviewed
- 04/2026
- Last Revised
- 07/2023
- Next Scheduled Review
- 04/2029
- Responsible University Division
- Facilities and Operations
- Responsible Executive
- Anne Marie Schettini-Lynch, Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and University Treasurer
- Responsible University Office
- Facilities and Operations
- Policy Owner
- John Ambrosini, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations
- Contact Information
- John.Ambrosini@hofstra.edu
- Category/Tag
- Emergencies and Safety, Buildings and Campus Operations
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for responding to weather-related emergencies and power outages in order to ensure the safety of the University community and minimize disruption to campus operations.
Scope
This policy applies to all members of the Hofstra University community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors, across all campus locations and facilities. It governs response actions during weather emergencies and power outages, including monitoring official University communications, following safety procedures, and complying with instructions from emergency personnel.
Policy
Weather Emergencies/Power Outages
During a weather emergency, please check the Hofstra Alert website for important information. You can also call the emergency weather line x31234 for additional information. For your safety and for those around you, respond quickly to all instructions from emergency officials.
In the event of a power outage:
Call the Department of Public Safety at x36789 or 911 Remain calm Turn light switches to the off position Unplug all electrical equipment including computers and appliances Await instructions from University personnel If you are in an elevator when there is a power outage:
Do not attempt to exit the elevator by forcing open a door or hatch.
Call for help and University personnel will respond to your location.
There are three general levels or types of emergencies:
Level 1 Minor Incident
A minor incident is defined as a local event with limited impact, which does not affect the overall functional capability of the University. Planning and response is carried out at a limited localized level. The Emergency Response Plan would not be activated.
Level 2 Emergency
An emergency is defined as a serious event that significantly disrupts one or more operations of the University and/or may affect mission-critical functions and/or life safety. Multiple University resources are involved. The Emergency Response Plan would be activated to the extent it is necessary.
Level 3 Disaster
A disaster is defined as a very serious event(s) that significantly affects or halts the operations of the University. The Emergency Response Plan is fully activated.
Related Policies and References
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