This is an important message from the Office Of Emergency Preparedness and Response

TU Alert: New Orleans officials have provided an ALL CLEAR to the Boil Water advisory. The emergency situation is over. Resume use of water.

­If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at emergencyprep@tulane.edu

This is an important message from the Office Of Emergency Preparedness and Response

A precautionary boil water advisory remains in effect for the entire East Bank of New Orleans which includes Tulane’s Uptown and Downtown campuses. We will advise when the advisory has been lifted. Please boil any water prior to consumption free standing water jugs are ok to use but do not use water fountains. For more information go to: https://www.swbno.org/News/BoilWater

The Sewerage & Water Board issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the East bank of New Orleans, due to a drop in water pressure.

Don't consume tap water

Use bottled or boiled water to drink, cook, brush teeth, and mix baby formula.

Wash fruits and vegetables with bottled or boiled water.

Don't use ice from ice trays or ice makers. Make new ice with bottled or boiled water.

To be safe, give your pets bottled or boiled water.

Be careful bathing If you're a healthy adult, you can bathe or shower with tap water. Be careful not to swallow any water.

Give babies and young children a sponge bath or use boiled water to bathe.

If you have open wounds or a weakened immune system, use boiled water to bathe.

Use hand sanitizer after washing hands.

Take care cleaning

Wash countertops and tables with boiled water.

Use a rinse temperature of 150° F or a sanitize cycle on your dishwasher.

Wash dishes by hand as usual. Then soak in mixture of 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon of bleach for 1 minute.

Do laundry as usual.

Boil water safely Heat water until large bubbles come from the bottom to the top of the pot.

Let the water boil for at least 1 minute.

Turn off the stove and let the water cool.

Store the water in a clean container with a cover.

Add a pinch of salt and shake to improve the taste.
­If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at emergencyprep@tulane.edu

This is an important message from the Office Of Emergency Preparedness and Response

TU Alert: A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for the entire East Bank of New Orleans which includes Tulane’s Uptown and Downtown campuses. We will advise when the advisory has been lifted. Please boil any water prior to consumption. Free standing water jugs are ok to use but do not use water fountains. For more information go to: https://www.swbno.org/News/BoilWater

­If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at emergencyprep@tulane.edu

Dear Tulane Community,

Many thanks to all of you for your patience, commitment and hard work as we experienced a truly historic winter storm in our region. As snow and ice from winter storm Enzo begin to melt, we are looking forward to the return of everyone to our campuses. Tulane Facilities Management is conducting thorough assessments of all campus buildings to ensure their safety and readiness for a return to normal operations tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 24.

As previously announced, all classes and work will remain remote today, except for essential personnel while on-site classes, work and normal operations will resume tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 24. Please note that some dining locations and campus areas may have limited access as we work to fully restore services.

Employees within the School of Medicine and the Tulane National Primate Research Center will receive direct communication from their leadership regarding any changes to their operations.

While we are eager to return to our usual routines and on-site operations, we recognize that some members of our community may still be facing winter storm-related challenges. We ask for continued flexibility from faculty and supervisors, as well as support in keeping with the compassion and understanding that define the Tulane community.

Below Are Some Safety Reminders for Returning to Campus:

• Exercise caution when driving. Even when the road seems clear, there might be a thin layer of ice.
• Watch for falling snow or ice from rooftops and overhangs.
• Be cautious of slippery surfaces, particularly in shaded or untreated areas.
• Avoid entering any spaces marked with caution tape or signage.

We extend our deep appreciation to the many staff members working diligently to ensure our campus is safe and operational for our return and physical reopening. This includes those supporting these efforts remotely. If you encounter team members restoring our campuses and supporting essential services, we encourage you to express your gratitude to them.

Please continue to monitor your email for any updates from the Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response. For details on available dining services, please visit the Tulane Hospitality website.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Fitts, President
Robin Forman, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Patrick Norton, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Dear Tulane Community,

Yesterday, New Orleans and surrounding areas experienced unprecedented snowfall — 10 inches, tying the previous record from 130 years ago. While the winter storm has passed, we must remain cautious as the snow melts throughout the remainder of today and tomorrow.

Due to the ongoing effects of the winter storm, the university will remain physically closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, operating remotely except for essential personnel. This extension ensures the safety of our community as snow and ice are expected to persist in the greater New Orleans area, alongside continued closures of schools and other essential services throughout the region.

Employees within the School of Medicine and the Tulane National Primate Research Center will receive direct communication from their leadership regarding any changes to their operations.

The university intends to resume on-site classes and operations on Friday, Jan. 24. We will communicate the details with you tomorrow.

Academic schedule

Classes scheduled for Thursday should proceed in an online format. Faculty are encouraged to hold classes at their regularly scheduled times online, if possible. If conducting an online class is not feasible, alternative arrangements should be made to recover the lost class time. One available option is to use the second Spring 2025 Designated Make-up weekend, scheduled for Saturday, April 12. This would allow faculty to hold Thursday’s classes at their regular times and campus locations on that day. Faculty should communicate their plans for Thursday’s classes with their students as soon as possible.

Essential employees

Essential personnel, including employees providing patient care in clinics or hospitals, engineers managing buildings, security personnel, vivarium staff managing animals, technicians performing experiments, pharmacy employees, occupational medicine, and other staff will be required to report to campus as scheduled while non-essential staff should work remotely. Please coordinate with your managers directly.

Additional details

For details on the available dining services, please visit the Tulane Hospitality website. In addition, the first floor of the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library will be operating in a limited capacity.

Please continue to monitor your email for any updates from the Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response.

We look forward to seeing you on campus again soon.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Fitts, President
Robin Forman, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Patrick Norton, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Dear Tulane Community,

We continue to closely monitor the impacts of the winter weather in our region.

Due to the expected continual impacts of this weather and deteriorated road conditions, the university will continue operating remotely and will remain physically closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, except for essential personnel. This decision was made considering the effects of snow and ice on the greater New Orleans area and the continued closure of schools and other services in the region.

Employees within the School of Medicine and the Tulane National Primate Research Center will receive direct communication from their leadership regarding any changes to their operations.

The university plans to resume on-site classes, work, and normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Academic schedule

Classes scheduled for Wednesday should proceed in an online format. Faculty are encouraged to hold classes at their regularly scheduled times online, if possible. If conducting an online class is not feasible, alternative arrangements should be made to recover the lost class time. One available option is to use the Spring 2025 Designated Make-up Day Two, scheduled for Sunday, March 16. This would allow faculty to hold Wednesday’s classes at their regular times and campus locations on that day. Faculty should communicate their plans for Wednesday’s classes with their students as soon as possible.

Essential employees

Essential personnel, including employees providing patient care in clinics or hospitals, engineers managing buildings, security personnel, vivarium staff managing animals, technicians performing experiments, pharmacy employees, occupational medicine, and other staff will be required to report to campus as scheduled while non-essential staff should work remotely. Please coordinate with your managers directly.

Additional details

For information on dining services available today and tomorrow, please visit the Tulane Hospitality website. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is closed today but will open in limited capacity tomorrow.

Additionally, please refer to the university’s previous communications regarding weather impacts, preparations, and operational adjustments. Please continue to monitor your email for any updates from the Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate the challenges of this winter storm.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Fitts, President
Robin Forman, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Patrick Norton, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
 

Dear Tulane Community,

The greater New Orleans area, including the Northshore, is forecast to experience freezing and below-freezing temperatures early next week, which could include snow and ice.

The university will shift to remote operations and will be physically closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, except for essential personnel. This closure is due to the potential impacts of snow and ice and the closure of schools and other services in the New Orleans area.

Employees within the School of Medicine and the Tulane National Primate Research Center will hear directly from their leadership about any changes to their operations.

Academic schedule

Classes scheduled for Tuesday will transition to an online format. Faculty are encouraged to hold their classes at their regularly scheduled times online, if possible. For those unable to conduct their classes online, alternative plans should be made to make up the class time. One option is to utilize the Spring 2025 Designated Make-up Day One on Saturday, March 15. This would allow you to hold Tuesday’s classes at their regularly scheduled time and location on campus on March 15. Faculty are asked to communicate their plans for Tuesday’s classes to their students as soon as possible.

Essential employees

Essential personnel, including employees providing patient care in clinics or hospitals, engineers managing buildings, security personnel, vivarium staff managing animals, technicians performing experiments, pharmacy employees, occupational medicine, and other staff will be required to report to campus as scheduled while non-essential staff should work remotely. Please coordinate with your managers directly.

Campus dining

As the university shifts to remote operations, dining halls will provide reduced services, focusing on residential students, while the LBC Food Court and external vendors may experience closures due to staffing limitations. Please see the Tulane Hospitality website for the most up-to-date information.

Off-campus preparations

Yesterday, the Tulane Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response sent a message to our community outlining the important steps and precautions to take to prepare your personal residences for this weather. Please review that email again as you prepare.

The university will continue communicating with you about any other changes due to this weather event.

We are grateful for the teams working to prepare our campuses and for the essential employees for their dedication to our institution.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Fitts, President
Robin Forman, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Patrick Norton, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Dear Tulane Community,

The greater New Orleans area, including the Northshore, is currently forecast to experience freezing and below-freezing temperatures beginning Sunday, January 19, and continuing through Wednesday, January 22.

We are aware that some news outlets have mentioned the possibility of snow, but it is important to note that it is still too early to confirm any precipitation from this system. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. At this time, no changes to Tulane operations for next week are planned.

Facilities Services is taking steps to protect our campuses. Students, faculty and staff living off-campus should consider the following steps and precautions in preparing their residences for freezing and below-freezing temperatures:

Prepare Water Pipes

• Run a spaghetti-thin trickle of water from the one faucet furthest from your home’s main water valve to help prevent freezing.
• Check and wrap any exposed pipes to help prevent freezing.

Space Heater Safety

• Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface.
• Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn (paper, furniture, curtains, rugs, etc.)
• Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip.
• Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
• Do not use your stove or oven to heat your house.

Other Household Reminders

• Charge your electronic devices in case of a power outage.
• Have enough bottled water and nonperishable food to last for several days in case of a boil water advisory or power outage.
• Bring your pets indoors.
• Cover outdoor plants.

Sign up for emergency alerts from the City of New Orleans by texting NolaReady to 77295. To receive Jefferson Parish emergency alerts, text the phrase JPALERT to 888777. St. Tammany Parish emergency alerts can be received by signing up on the St. Tammany Parish Government website. Remember to stay informed through local news for the most up-to-date weather forecasts.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.

Respectfully,
Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response