Inclement Weather Procedures

Libraries staff should know that a good way to get information regarding weather closures is to subscribe to SAFE-U alerts via text, phone, or email. You can subscribe to SAFE-U alerts or manage your notification preferences on the MyInfo page of MyU. Details on weather closures also will be posted on the SAFE-U alerts website and the U of M homepage. 

In the event the University Twin Cities campus does close for weather-related or other events: 

• University administration will send an email to all Twin Cities faculty, staff, and students with details about the closing. 

• The University Librarian/Dean's main phone number (612-624-4520) will have a voicemail message repeating the official closing information. 

• The University Librarian/Dean's office will send a Libraries "all-staff" email confirming the campus closing. 

• Supervisors of student staff should forward the message or otherwise attempt to contact students as appropriate. 

• Staff who work weekend and evening shifts should call the University Librarian/Dean's main number (612-624-4520) if they believe the University may be closed or closing on the day of their shift. 

   

If you have any questions about communication procedures, please speak with your supervisor.