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Power outage on campus
Posted on May 17 2024, 3:15 p.m.
UPDATE May 19 1:17 p.m. - Campus operations are normal for Sun. May 19.
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UPDATE May 18 4:20 a.m. - Campus operations are normal for Sat. May 18. All events and classes will occur as scheduled. Tacoma Public Utilities has restored power to south downtown Tacoma and campus facilities managers have restored most building functions such as security, life-safety and data systems. Some isolated systems are still undergoing repair. Signage will describe alternative access.
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UPDATE: 4:42 p.m. - Campus operations are suspended for the day. TPU does not expect power to be restored until 7 - 9PM. All evening events, including the Student OSCARs, are cancelled.
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UPDATE: 4:00 p.m. – City road construction on 21st Street damaged a transformer. TPU is still working to determine how long repairs will take. Power remains out on campus and the nearby area. Buildings are closed for safety.
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Power is out across all of campus and the immediate vicinity. Tacoma Public Utilities is investigating the cause. Anyone on campus is recommended to leave the buildings and go their Emergency Assembly Points.
Employees are encouraged to work from home for the remainder of the day, if they can. If unable to work remotely, make alternative arrangements with your supervisor.
At this time we do not expect power to be restored before 4 p.m. More updates as information is available.
Public Safety Alert May 8
Posted on May 8 2024, 9:49 a.m.
UPDATE 9:58 a.m. - Tacoma Fire Department report that this incident has been resolved. You may resume normal activities. The broken pipeline was not in the vicinity of campus but in the area of Tacoma General Hospital.
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Tacoma Fire Department has reported a broken gas pipeline in the area. Hazmat team is monitoring air quality. Temporarily shelter in place unless told otherwise.
Fire drills on April 18
Posted on April 18 2024, 9:08 a.m.
We will be conducting fire drills by building on Thursday, April 18 between 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All occupants must evacuate to the designated building assembly areas.
Building alarm activation schedule:
- JOY/WCG/BB/BHS/GWP - 9:30 - 9:40 am
- WG /WPH/ CP/MDS - 9:45 - 9:55 am
- KEY - 10:05 - 10:15 am
- DOU/TPS - 10:20 - 10:30 am
- PNK - 10:45 - 10:55am
- MAT - 11:05 - 11:15 am
- CT 17/student housing - 12 - 12:10 pm
- SNO/TLB - 12:30 - 12:40 pm
- MLG - 1 - 1:10 pm
- SCI - 1:15 - 1:20 pm
Armed robbery near campus March 29
Posted on March 29 2024, 5:36 p.m. Updated 5:58 p.m.
UPDATE: Police search of UWT campus has ended for suspect in armed robbery. Investigation ongoing.
Posted at 5:58 pm
UPDATE: Police still searching for suspect in armed robbery near UWT campus. Stay indoors. Avoid area.
Posted at 5:40 p.m.
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Armed robbery near UWT campus. Police are searching for suspects. Avoid the area. More info to come.
Posted at 5:36 pm
Call 911 if you have further information on this incident.
Car prowls Jan. 18
Posted on Jan. 18 2024, 12:12 p.m. Updated 8:18 p.m.
Campus Safety and Tacoma Police responded to car prowls in Tioga, Cragle and Whitney parking lots. The incidents occurred on Jan. 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m.
The suspects are described as two individuals driving a beige KIA with no license plates. Suspects departed campus heading southbound, driving recklessly.
Campus Safety and Transportation Services are contacting affected owners. Campus Safety placed plastic and tape over damaged car windows. Integrated Facilities Management cleaned broken glass in parking lots.
Call 911 if you have further information on this incident.
Campus operations normal Jan. 12 - 14
Posted on Jan. 12 2024, 5:58 p.m.
The UW Tacoma campus will operate normally on Friday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 14. The campus will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, but scheduled events, including the 2024 Unity Breakfast, will occur as planned.
Keep in mind that conditions may be different at your home than they are on campus. When the university is in operation, but severe weather conditions exist, use your best judgment about getting to campus.
Students, faculty and staff who are unable to get to campus because of dangerous conditions may decide to make alternate arrangements, even if the university is open. Each decision is a personal one and should be made according to individual judgment.
Contact your instructor or supervisor to let them know if you are unable to get to campus.
More information on weather-related operations policies is here.
Great ShakeOut drill today at 10:19AM
Posted on Oct. 19 2023, 7:52 a.m.
UW Tacoma will participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut drill on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. You will receive a UW alert to Drop, Cover and Hold On and then to evacuate to your emergency assembly point. The drill should take about 10 minutes total. We appreciate everyone's participation in this vital practice. Learn more about the Great ShakeOut.
ALL STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES should participate in this year’s drill wherever you may be at drill time.
- 10:19 a.m. — The drill begins with announcements, using UW Alert, via SMS, e-mail, website, TV screens, and indoor and outdoor speakers. Wherever you are, if safe to do so, please practice DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON for 90 seconds.
- 10:21 a.m. — The drill continues with an announcement to evacuate campus buildings and move to assembly points. Campus Safety and Facilities team members will be present directing occupants to assembly points. Even if you will not be on campus, take a moment to find your building evacuation plan and assembly point.
- 10:30 a.m. — All clear announcement; drill ends.
All campus lockdown drill happening at 10AM
Posted on Apr. 6 2023, 10:00 a.m.
The UW Tacoma lockdown drill has begun. Practice going into the nearest room and determine how to lock or barricade the door. Remain in place until the “All Clear” message is sent. Review the guidelines at https://tacoma.uw.edu/drillfaq
Campus on-site operations suspended through 12/23/22 due to icy cold weather
Posted on Dec. 20, 2022, 7:15 p.m.
Due to forecasts of cold temperatures and predicted icy conditions, UW Tacoma will suspend campus on-site operations Wed., Dec. 21 through Fri., Dec. 23, 2022.
Essential staff will report to campus as usual (consult with your supervisor if you are unsure of your status), and student housing will be open and operational.
Campus operational status for UW in Seattle is here. UW Bothell campus operational status is here.
UW Environmental Health & Safety has prepared a guide to walking safely on wet, icy and slippery surfaces.
FOR STAFF: Time off and pay practices
The UWHR website provides information about pay and leave practices during inclement weather and suspended operations. If you have additional questions, contact UW Tacoma HR at uwthr@uw.edu or 253-692-4701. Remember, when the university is in operation, but severe weather conditions exist, use your own best judgement about getting to work.
Telework may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations. Employees may telework during suspended operations as long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager.