[Important Information for Employees] Dangerously Cold Wind Chills are still Expected Friday into Saturday

[Michael Caraballo]

Campus Community:

Please be advised that the National Weather Service in Burlington reports
dangerous cold wind chills for Friday into Saturday.

*Hazards and Timing:*

   - Wind Chill Warning in effect for all of Vermont & northern New York
   from 1 a.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday
   - Daytime temperatures of -10° to +5°F on Friday and early Saturday
   combined with very brisk northwest winds will create dangerously cold wind
   chills of -15° to -35°F.
   - Friday night will be extremely cold with temperatures -15° to -25°F
   and wind chills of -30° to -45°F.


*Impacts*

   - Cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills will increase the
   threat of hypothermia and cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
   10 minutes.
   - These cold temperatures will have impacts on all mechanical systems,
   such as heating systems and vehicles. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!


*Extreme Cold Safety*

   - Avoid any prolonged exposure to the elements, frostbite can occur in
   less than 30 minutes.
   - Dress for the weather in warm, breathable layers, gloves, hat, and
   sturdy boots.
   - Make sure your vehicle has a Winter Survival Kit in case you become
   stranded, which includes; blankets, water, food, hand/foot warmers,
   sleeping bags, and at least half a tank of fuel.
   - Protect your pets; bring them inside whenever possible.


Visit www.weather.gov for more information.

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*MICHAEL CARABALLO*

Director of Emergency Management

University Police

Lower Saranac Hall

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Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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