Impact of Extreme Weather on Research
The potential impacts of extreme weather (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.) on research labs and research can be significant without proper preparation.
Wind Chill Warning Friday, February 3, 2023 – Saturday, February 4, 2023
Wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero are possible. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
5 Things You Need to Know About BU Alert
Don’t be left in the dark: How to stay informed about snow days, emergencies, and incidents on campus.
New BU Alert System Includes App for Quicker Communications during Emergencies
Three questions for Rene Fielding, University emergency management director.
Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Set for Today
Provides crucial warnings when there’s a crisis or a school closing
COVID-19 News
An archive of stories & announcements related to the BU’s response to the COVID-19 & the repopulation of our campuses.
Coronavirus Resources
A collection of local, federal, and global resources related to COVID-19.
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Explaining BU’s Coronavirus Plan
A Q&A with Emergency Management director Rene Fielding on what the University is doing in the event of a campus emergency.
Coronavirus is Coming: Dos and Donts for Protecting Yourself
“It’s not a question of if this will happen, but when this will happen.” So said a federal health official earlier this week about coronavirus inevitably spreading in the United States. The warning came as the first confirmed US case via “community spread” (where the patient didn’t come into contact with a known infected person, […]