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

1.4.12   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 via the University Emergency Messaging System, no school closing notifications will be made before 6:30 a.m. School closing information will also be posted on the website.
• 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:
  • Radio stations: WBZ 1030 AM, WBUR 90.9 FM, WHJY 94.1 FM, WZID 95.7 FM, WMLL 96.5 FM
  • Television Channels: WBZ-TV Channel 4, WCVB-TV Channel 5, WHDH-TV Channel 7, WFXT-TV Channel 25, CW-TV Channel 56, WPRI-TV Channel 12, WJAR-TV Channel 10, WLNE-TV Channel 6

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.