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Heat Advisory: 7/9/24
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Tuesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 10, 2024 with the possibility of being extended into Thursday the 11th. Heat temperatures for the next few days will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even... More
Heat Advisory: 6/18/24
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area beginning Tuesday, June 18. More
Update on Central Campus Power Outage – 6/3/24
The power outage affecting the buildings from 675-775 Commonwealth Avenue and 700 Commonwealth Avenue continues. Eversource is working to restore power as quickly as possible with help from BU Facilities. There will be a phased restoration of power to the buildings affected, and power is expected to be restored to... More
Impact of Extreme Weather on Research
The potential impacts of extreme weather (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.) on research labs and research can be significant without proper preparation. More
Heat Advisory: 7/27/23
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area beginning Thursday, July 27. More
Wind Chill Warning Friday, February 3, 2023 – Saturday, February 4, 2023
Wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero are possible. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. More
5 Things You Need to Know About BU Alert
Don't be left in the dark: How to stay informed about snow days, emergencies, and incidents on campus. More
New BU Alert System Includes App for Quicker Communications during Emergencies
Three questions for Rene Fielding, University emergency management director. More
Heat Advisory: 8/4/22
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area beginning Thursday, August 4. More
Heat Advisory: 7/20/22
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect 7/20/22, beginning at 11:00 am, through 7/21/22, at 8:00 pm. More
Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Set for Today
Provides crucial warnings when there’s a crisis or a school closing More
COVID-19 News
An archive of stories & announcements related to the BU's response to the COVID-19 & the repopulation of our campuses. More
Coronavirus Resources
A collection of local, federal, and global resources related to COVID-19. More
Completed COOP Upload
Upload your school, college, or department’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) using this form. More
Explaining BU’s Coronavirus Plan
A Q&A with Emergency Management director Rene Fielding on what the University is doing in the event of a campus emergency. More
Coronavirus is Coming: Dos and Donts for Protecting Yourself
“It’s not a question of if this will happen, but when this will happen.” So said a federal health official earlier this week about coronavirus inevitably spreading in the United States. The warning came as the first confirmed US case via “community spread” (where the patient didn’t come into contact with a... More