Preparing for Inclement Weather: Essential Personnel Processes
With fall and winter approaching, it’s crucial to be ready for potential inclement weather and periods of suspended operations.
With fall and winter approaching, it’s crucial to be ready for potential inclement weather and periods of suspended operations. To help you navigate these challenges, review the following resources:
Inclement Weather Webpage
Your one-stop for all things Inclement Weather-Related for WSU personnel. Access FAQs, policies, learning opportunities, campus alerts, safety tips, and Statewide traffic alerts.
Business Policies & Procedures Manuals (BPPM/SPPM)
Safety & Security Policies
Personnel
- BPPM 60.40 Staffing During Emergency Closure
- BPPM 60.56 Faculty & Administrative Professional Leave
- BPPM 60.57 Civil Service Employee Leave
Attend a Live Course
Inclement Weather & Suspended Operations Employee Training is available annually to all WSU personnel. This training is an excellent resource for understanding WSU’s operations during various weather-related situations. It is highly recommended for new employees and encouraged as a refresher for established personnel.
Register in Percipio for the upcoming Sept. 24th or October 29th session.
Subscribe to Campus Alerts
Campus alerts cover more than just weather concerns; they include any emergency, safety announcement, or campus-related issue. To stay informed, visit the campus links below to sign up for alerts.
- Pullman: WSU Pullman Campus Alerts or the Hotline 509-335-2345
- Spokane: WSU Spokane Campus Alerts
- Vancouver: WSU Vancouver Campus Alerts
- Tri-Cities: WSU Tri-Cities Campus Alerts
- Everett: WSU Everett Campus Alerts
WSU Crisis Communication System
Register your telephone, cell phone or email through myWSU.
Driving Conditions
Difficult driving conditions can exist at all times of the year across the Pacific Northwest. WSU has compiled links and other important sources for safe driving information at WSU Safe Driver for you to check before traveling.
In an emergency, call 9-1-1. Enjoy your travels and #BeSafeCougs.
Statewide Traffic Alerts
- Washington State Department of Transportation
- Idaho Transportation Department
- Oregon Department of Transportation
Content Credit: Carey Musburger, Learning and Organizational Development Assistant