Heat and Air Quality Advisories, Tuesday July 14 – Friday July 17
Hot weather to expected to continue throughout the week. Staff who work or spend time outside should take extra precautions. University departments should work internally to provide flexibility to employees as necessary during this time. Environment Health and Safety recommend talking with staff and posting the Heat Stress fact sheet in your work areas. More information on heat stress and workers is available on the CDC’s website. Appel Commons, Robert Purcell, and Noyes community centers, as well as Uris and Olin libraries, are open and provide air-conditioned cooling locations for employees and students.
Smoke from wildfires is impacting air quality in our region, with the local air quality index (AQI) exceeding 150, which is considered unhealthy for all individuals. Air quality in our region is forecast to may remain poor through the remainder of the week. Outdoor physical activity should be limited to reduce the risk of adverse health effects, especially for people with pre-existing heart or respiratory conditions. Campus units should evaluate outdoor operations and activities scheduled for this week and modify or defer them as necessary. More information about air quality resources and protective measures can be found on this EHS webpage.
Emergency Preparedness at Cornell
The Division of Public Safety wants to help you build connections to important campus resources and services. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with emergency actions and public safety terms by viewing the short emergency preparedness video below. View Cornell’s emergency action guide and emergency preparedness information to better prepare.
Audio transcript from Emergency Preparedness at Cornell video
What to do in an Emergency
CALL 911 for any situation that requires IMMEDIATE police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property. From cellular phones call Cornell Police at 607-255-1111 or use a Blue Light or indoor emergency phone.
Refer to the Emergency Action Guide for detailed information on what to do in an emergency. Take time to read through the guides in advance, so you know what actions to take when a crisis occurs.
If You See Something, Say Something
Public safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see suspicious activity, contact Cornell University Police at 607-255-1111, send a tip through our Rave Guardian app, or call 911 . Pay attention to those situations when something seems out of place and learn to recognize the signs of suspicious activity. We all play a role in keeping our community safe, and only you know what is supposed to be in your everyday.
If you’re concerned about another person’s mental health, please don’t delay in offering support, or consulting with someone who can help. Learn to recognize and respond to signs of distress that can indicate a person may be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, or contemplating harm to self or others. For all community members, if you are encountering a student with behavioral or safety concerns, please submit the Student of Concern Referral form, through Student Support and Advocacy Services (SSAS). If you are encountering an employee with behavioral or safety concerns, please contact the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) at 607-255-2673.
Emergency Notifications
CornellALERT is the university’s emergency notification system and is used for situations involving an immediate threat to the safety of the community.
You can receive alerts on your cellular phone if you have enrolled your phone number or installed the Rave Guardian app and activated it for the Cornell Ithaca Campus. All CornellALERT messages are sent to @cornell.edu e-mail addresses of current students, employees, and affiliates. The emergency.cornell.edu website displays all active CornellALERT messages and provides additional information.
If you receive a CornellALERT message you should promptly follow the directions given in the message and monitor emergency.cornell.edu for additional information.
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