Athens Campus classes cancelled on Monday, Feb. 26, in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding
Ohio University Athens Campus classes are cancelled on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding.
The University remains open at this time. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday. Please check the Alert page for updates.
A forecast for heavy rains and high winds have resulted in a flood warning for Athens County beginning this weekend into Monday. Based on current forecasts, specific areas on campus may be impacted by flooding Sunday evening into Monday morning. In addition to closed roadways and flooding on campus, there is a potential for high winds, which increases the possibility of widespread outages across campus, impacting power in residence halls, dining facilities and academic buildings.
Because of the weather forecast, classes have been cancelled on Monday so that students who choose to leave campus may do so. We will make every effort to ensure students on campus are safe, but living conditions may not be ideal.
High water levels pose extreme danger. Do not enter, boat or drive in floodwaters. Turn around, don’t drown.
Plan your travels accordingly as projections suggest that roadways throughout the state may be impassible. Monitor roadway accessibility at http://ohgo.com/index. The OHGO app can be downloaded for free on any mobile device.
If you are uncertain about the status of an event planned on the Athens Campus, please contact the event organizer(s) directly.
Please note: Employees who do not feel it is safe to travel to the Athens Campus should follow normal call-off procedures or contact their supervisor.
Crews with Facilities Management are working to secure roadways. Precautionary measures have been put into place in areas with high impact potential.
If there is any possible danger, evacuate the area. Immediately notify the Ohio University Police at 740-593-1911 or Facilities Management at 740-593-2911. Do not return to your building unless you have been instructed to do so.
As a precautionary measure, several lots on campus identified as flood risk; permit holders are asked to move vehicles.
Visit the City of Athens website for additional information about roadways and closures.
OHIO’s Alert page at www.ohio.edu/alert will be updated as necessary.