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Tulane Anticipated Winter Weather Update

Tulane Office of Emergency Preparedness & Response<emergencyprep@tulane.edu>

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