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A Natural Disaster is any natural event in which the University may be put in jeopardy (ie: major flood, blizzard, or hurricane).
The Natural Disaster Plan is designed to assist Suffolk University in maintaining services when a situation exists that may prevent employees or students from entering or leaving the University for an extended period of time.

5.3.1Responses to Natural Disasters

  • Unplug all unnecessary equipment and appliances, including sensitive electrical instruments and computers
  • Store all equipment in safe areas away from windows - keep curtains/blinds closed
  • Assist where needed or as may become necessary as directed by department manager
  • When conditions warrant, move students or staff away from windows
  • Contact your supervisor before leaving your department
  • In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing or delayed opening of the University, announcements will be made via the University Emergency Messaging System, no school closing notifications will be made before 5:30 a.m. School closing information will also be posted on the website.
  • Between the hours of 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM announcements will be made on the following radio and television stations:** WBZ 1030 AM** WRKO 680 AM
    • WBMX 98.5 FM
    • WBUR 90.9 FM
    • WBZ-TV Channel 4
    • WCVB-TV Channel 5
    • WHDH-TV Channel 7

If a storm occurs late in the day, announcements of evening cancellations may be heard from 3 PM to 5 PM. Calls should not be made to the University Police Department, radio, or television stations to verify University closing.

5.3    Natural Disasters

A Natural Disaster is any natural event in which the University may be put in jeopardy (ie: major flood, blizzard, or hurricane). 

The Natural Disaster Plan is designed to assist Suffolk University in maintaining services when a situation exists that may prevent employees or students from entering or leaving the University for an extended period of time.

5.3.1  Responses to Natural Disasters

  • Unplug all unnecessary equipment and appliances, including sensitive electrical instruments and computers
  • Store all equipment in safe areas away from windows - keep curtains/blinds closed
  • Assist where needed or as may become necessary as directed by department manager
  • When conditions warrant, move students or staff away from windows
  • Contact your supervisor before leaving your department
  • In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing or delayed opening of the University, announcements will be made between the hours of 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on the following radio and television stations:
  • WBZ 1030 AM
  • WRKO 680 AM
  • WBMX 98.5 FM
  • WBUR 90.9 FM
  • WBZ-TV Channel 4
  • WCVB-TV Channel 5
  • WHDH-TV Channel 7

If a storm occurs late in the day, announcements of evening cancellations may be heard from 3 PM to 5 PM.  Calls should not be made to the University Police Department, radio, or television stations to verify University closing. 

  • In the event of a major emergency or campus shutdown affecting the Suffolk University community, you will automatically receive an emergency communication via voice mail and text messaging.  The Suffolk University website will be updated with special announcements. 
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