Advisories Archive

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 1:34 PM: Red Flag (Fire) Warning in Effect

Dear Stony Brook community,

 

The local area is under a moderate drought due to the lack of rain. The Governor of New York has issued a Statewide Burn Ban and the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag (Fire) Warning for our area. 

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain.

To reduce fire risks on campus: 

• Do not smoke on campus or discard any lighted materials on the ground. 
• Open fire pits, S’Mores events and campfires are prohibited.
• Only park in designated parking areas, do not park on the grass/off road.
• If you see an accumulation of leaves that have not been cleared, call 631-632-6400 or submit online: FIXIT
• All outdoor cooking is prohibited.

Stony Brook will continue to mitigate fire risks by keeping the campus clear of leaves and debris from around buildings and parking lots. 

To report emergencies on campus, call University Police: 631-632-3333. 

For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires

 

Gary Kaczmarczyk
Associate Vice President
Environmental Health & Safety
Division of Enterprise Risk Management

November 28, 2023 - SB Advisory: Suffolk County/911 Issues

Good morning, Stony Brook University Police - Office of Emergency Management is aware of an issue affecting at least one known cell phone carrier's cell phone coverage. This coverage issue has affected the ability to dial 911 and connect to a county operator. We have not experienced any issues at our dispatching center on campus. We encourage the campus community to utilize 333 (on-campus phones) and 631-632-3333 (non-campus phones) or SB Guardian to contact University Police. We will continue to update the campus community as information becomes available.

Jason M. Casale
Director of Emergency Management, Training and Outreach
Division of Enterprise Risk Management

Thursday, November 2, 2023:  University Police Department Investigation

To all Students. Faculty and Staff:

The University Police Department is investigating a possible on-campus bias incident. At this time this information is not confirmed; however, there are currently no threats to the campus community. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the University Police Department at 631-632-3333.

Lawrence M. Zacarese
Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management
Chief Security Officer
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, September 13, 2023: Hurricane Lee

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring the path of Hurricane Lee. Current forecast models suggest that its course will remain offshore and well east of the Long Island region. However, possible impacts to the region may include:

• High surf and dangerous rip currents are expected to develop at the ocean beachfront Wednesday (9/13/23), peaking Thursday (9/14/23) night into Saturday (9/16/23).
• Conditions will become increasingly hazardous on the ocean waters through Saturday, and possibly for all waters Thursday (9/14/23) night into Saturday (9/16/23).

OEM will continue to update the campus community as needed. 

Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:00 AM: *ADVISORY: EMERGENCY DRILL ON 4/18

On Tuesday, April 18, from 7:00 am to noon the Division of Enterprise Risk Management will be partnering with the University Hospital for a full-scale emergency drill in the vicinity of the Staller Center, East Side Dining and University Hospital.  There will be multiple emergency service departments from campus as well as local, county and state agencies participating, and will include role players, simulated victims, emergency response vehicles and a test of the campus outdoor siren.

4/18 CHANGES:
From 8 am to 11:00 am, Toll Road will be closed to routine vehicular traffic.
From 7:50 am to 10:30 am, the Express East bus route will be altered. Customers that plan to stop at the Union or East Side Dining are encouraged to take the Express West route instead. An additional Express West bus will run during this time. 
Please note, the Life Sciences/HSC tunnel stop will remain operational on the Express East route. If you haven’t already, please download and utilize the “SBU Transit” app for timely updates. 

While East Side Dining will remain open, we ask that you plan accordingly and attempt to avoid the above areas during this time. All classes will be held as scheduled. For the duration of the drill, please access the Staller Center via the northwest entrance near Shop Red West.  This is only a drill. In the event of an actual emergency you will be notified via SB Alert. Any questions or concerns should be directed to 631-632-9500.

Friday, February 18, 2022 3:00PM: NYS Department of Health Update - Booster Requirement Change

To the Campus Community:

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced at 3pm this afternoon that in order to avoid potential staffing issues and give healthcare workers more time to get boosted, the State will no longer enforce the booster requirement that had been scheduled to go into effect on Monday, February 21st. The DOH did not specify a future deadline. However, the original vaccination requirement for healthcare workers remains in effect. If you have not gotten a booster and received notification that you are required to meet with Labor Relations, that meeting is canceled.

All students enrolled in at least one in-person class, living on campus, or accessing on campus facilities or services are still required to obtain and submit proof of their COVID booster (upon eligibility). For details visit stonybrook.edu/SHS. Students with any questions should email vaccinations@stonybrook.edu.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook email account and the University website.  As always, we will share additional information as it becomes available.

You can also follow The Division of Enterprise Risk Management @SBU_ERM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Lawrence M. Zacarese
Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management
Chief Security Officer
Stony Brook University

Saturday, January 29, 2022 8:30AM: Winter Storm - SB Transit Suspended 

Due to inclement weather, SB Transit shuttle services have been suspended until further notice.

Friday, January 28, 2022 7:00PM: Winter Storm - Class Cancelation

To the Campus Community:

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the forecast for our region, all classes scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday January 29th, 2022 are canceled. 

This applies to Stony Brook Main Campus, SB Manhattan, and SB Southampton and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

All staff that are presently working remotely should continue to do so.  All essential employees that have been reporting to campus and are required to do so during inclement weather emergencies should report according to their prescribed schedules and direct specific questions to their immediate supervisors or their designee.

The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open and operating under regular schedules.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.

Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.  This also applies to employees designated as 'essential' in certain areas assigned to West Campus that deliver Health and related services.

The New York State COVID Vaccine site located in R&D Park is also closed tomorrow. 

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary.  Please also check departmental websites for adjusted hours.

You can also follow The Division of Enterprise Risk Management and University Police - Office of Emergency Management  @SBU_ERM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Colby J. Rowe, MS
Director of Emergency Management, Training, and Outreach
University Police Department - Office of Emergency Management

Friday, January 7, 2022 8:00AM: Winter Storm - Child Care Center Delayed Opening

The Stony Brook Child Care Center will be opening at 10:30am today.

Thursday, January 6, 2022 11:00PM: Winter Storm - Delayed Opening

 

Thursday, January 6, 2022 4:00PM: Winter Storm Warning

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the forecast for our area.  

The National Weather Service has upgraded the previously issued advisory to a winter weather warning for our area.  Confidence has increased for an accumulating snowfall beginning tonight (01/06/22) around midnight and extending into approximately noon on Friday (01/07/22). 

Expectations include: 

• Models are currently predicting approximately 5”-7” of accumulation for most of Suffolk County.
• Higher snowfall totals may be expected for eastern Long Island.
• Gusting winds between 20-30mph. 

Other potential impacts:

• Hazardous conditions may affect the Friday morning commute.

Further updates to follow as conditions change.  Be safe! 

Thursday, September 2, 2021 11:30AM: Impact of Hurricane Ida On Our Community

Dear Colleagues,

I understand that you and your families may well have been impacted by the storm in your residential communities. I hope you are safe. 

As we address the issues that have affected our campus, brought about by the remnants of hurricane Ida, it’s important that we consider students who have been directly affected.  I ask that you provide flexibility where class attendance is concerned today and tomorrow. 

Impact was felt most significantly in the Mendelsohn Community area of the Stony Brook campus.This primarily houses first-year students, who were temporarily relocated overnight. Student Affairs is in direct contact with these students, providing access to their rooms for medicine and other urgent needs. While the status of the buildings is assessed today, we are planning contingencies to move them to other campus residence halls as needed, and we are encouraging those who come from the local area to head home today and remain there for the Labor Day weekend.

Only one other building, the Student Union, was so severely affected by the storm. The Union is closed today. Those who work in the building are working remotely while an assessment is made, and no events will be held or services offered there today.

Classes will be held as scheduled. Custodial staff and building managers are assessing conditions and identifying any additional needs. Roads and parking areas have been cleared and dining and SB transit services are operating on normal schedules.  

We encourage you to please use caution and your best judgement with regard to travel and local conditions. We will continue to update the community with new information as it becomes available. 

Thank you for your flexibility as we navigate the challenges brought about by the storm; and thank you to VP Larry Zacarese and VP Rick Gatteau and their teams for the guidance they bring to Stony Brook.


Sincerely,  

Paul M. Goldbart
Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Thursday, September 2, 2021 8:00AM: Remnants of Hurricane Ida

To the Campus Community,

The remnants of hurricane Ida created flooding conditions with many areas of campus affected overnight. Impact was felt most significantly in the Mendelsohn Community area of the Stony Brook campus. Students in the affected residence halls were safely relocated and our facilities teams are working to mitigate the flooded conditions and assess the viability of a safe return to the building. We are communicating directly with the students who have been affected to address their immediate needs, and they will be granted flexibility in terms of class attendance today. The Student Union was also affected by flooding. The building is closed while damage assessment and clean up continue. Staff who work in the building should work remotely today.

No other buildings or residential communities have been severely impacted. Custodial staff and building managers are assessing conditions and identifying any additional needs.

Roads and parking areas have been cleared and dining and SB transit services are operating on normal schedules.  

The campus is open and classes will be held as scheduled today. Please use caution and your best judgement with regard to travel.

Students requiring special assistance can contact the Student Support Team in the Division of Student Affairs at student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, please contact University Police at 631-632-3333.

We will continue to update the community with new information as it becomes available.

Lawrence M. Zacarese
Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management
Chief Security Officer

Thursday, September 2, 2021 6:00AM: Remnants of Hurricane Ida

All classes and events scheduled for today, September 2nd will be held as scheduled. Please exercise caution and allow yourself additional time for travel as there is some flooding of campus roadways and in buildings. There are also isolated power interruptions in one residential area.

Saturday, August 21, 2021 4:00PM: Hurricane Henri Upgrade

Saturday, August 21, 2021 10:00AM: Tropical Storm Henri Update

Please continue to monitor this website and your University email address.  Also, please follow us on Twitter @SBU_ERM

Friday, August 20, 2021 5:00PM: Tropical Storm Henri

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 8:45AM: Update: Inclement Weather - Classes Canceled

To the Campus Community,

After further assessment of regional conditions, and in consideration of the ongoing snow removal efforts as well as the forecast for the remainder of the day, all classes scheduled for today, Tuesday February 2, are canceled. This includes all in-person, hybrid and online classes.

All staff that are presently working remotely should continue to do so.  All other staff can work remotely, pending approval of their supervisors.  All essential employees that have been reporting to campus and are required to do so during inclement weather emergencies should report according to their prescribed schedules and direct specific questions to their immediate supervisors or their designee.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and Stony Brook Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open and operating under regular schedules.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.

Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.  This also applies to employees designated as 'essential' in certain areas assigned to West Campus that deliver Health and related services.

All campus COVID testing sites, including the New York State testing site in the South P Lot are closed today.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary.  Please also check departmental websites for adjusted hours.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.


Lawrence M. Zacarese, JD, MPA
Interim Chief of Police and Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety
Senior Operations Director for Institutional Resiliency & Business Continuity

Monday, February 1, 2021 6:00PM: Inclement Weather - Delayed Opening

To All Students, Faculty, and Staff:

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the ongoing winter weather impacting our area, we are taking the following actions.

- All classes and events scheduled to begin prior to 1:00 pm tomorrow are canceled. This includes all in-person, hybrid and online classes.

- All classes and events scheduled to begin at or after 1:00 pm tomorrow are currently being held as scheduled.  A reassessment of regional conditions and further schedule adjustments that may be necessary, including additional class cancelations, will be made by 9:00 am and communicated accordingly.

- All staff that are presently working remotely should continue to do so.  All other staff can work remotely, pending approval of their supervisors.

- All essential employees that have been reporting to campus and are required to do so during inclement weather emergencies should report according to their prescribed schedules and direct specific questions to their immediate supervisors or their designee.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and Stony Brook Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open and operating under regular schedules.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.

Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.  This also applies to employees designated as 'essential' in certain areas assigned to West Campus that deliver Health and related services.

All campus COVID testing sites, including the New York State testing site in the South P Lot are closed tomorrow.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary.  Please also check departmental websites for adjusted hours.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Sunday, January 31, 2021 5:00PM: Inclement Weather - Classes Canceled

To All Students, Faculty, and Staff:

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the latest forecast for this evening and throughout the day tomorrow, we are taking the following actions.

- All classes (both in-person and remote) and events scheduled for tomorrow, Monday February 1st, 2021 are canceled.
- All staff that are presently working remotely should continue to do so.  All other staff can work remotely, pending approval of their supervisors.
- All essential employees that have been reporting to campus and are required to do so during inclement weather emergencies should report according to their prescribed schedules and direct specific questions to their immediate supervisors or their designee.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and Stony Brook Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open and operating under regular schedules.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.

Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.  This also applies to employees designated as 'essential' in certain areas assigned to West Campus that deliver Health and related services.

All campus COVID testing sites, including the New York State testing site in the South P Lot are closed tomorrow.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary.  Please also check departmental websites for adjusted hours.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.


Lawrence M. Zacarese, JD, MPA
Interim Chief of Police and Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety
Senior Operations Director for Institutional Resiliency & Business Continuity

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:00PM: Inclement Weather Schedule Adjustments

To All Students, Faculty, and Staff:

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the latest forecast for this evening and into tomorrow morning, we are taking the following actions. All employees presently working remotely should continue to do so. For those employees that have been reporting to campus, offices will operate under a delayed opening until 11:00 a.m. Specific questions should be directed to your immediate supervisor or their designee.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and Stony Brook Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open and operating under regular schedules.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.

Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work. This also applies to employees designated as 'essential' in certain areas assigned to West Campus that deliver Health and related services, including, but not limited to: Student Health Services (SHS), Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS), Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO), Disability Support Services (DSS), and Campus Recreation (CREC).

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Thursday, April 14, 2020 08:45PM: Campus Safety Advisory - Melville Library Book Store Investigation

To The Campus Community,

The University Police Department is currently investigating a report of a burglary in the Melville Library Book Store.

There is no present danger to the campus community nor was there at any time. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call University Detectives at 631-632-3333.

Lawrence M. Zacarese
Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management
Chief Security Officer
Stony Brook University

COVID-19 Situation Monitoring

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the COVID-19 Coronavirus situation. We will continue to work with our Campus, County, and State partners to provide the latest information available.

For additional information please visit this page for Stony Brook University related information or this informational page from Stony Brook Medicine.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBU_ERM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Monday, January 25th 2016 - Classes resume

Sunday, January 24, 2016 1:00PM:  Delayed Opening and Class Cancellations for Monday, January 25th, 2016

Sunday, January 24, 2016 10:00AM: SBU Transit Service

Sunday, January 24, 2016 7:00AM: Travel Ban lifted

Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:00PM: Food Services for Main Campus

Saturday, January 23, 2016 4:30PM: Food Services for Main Campus

Saturday, January 23, 2016 3:15PM: MTA LIRR

Saturday, January 23, 2016 1:30PM: SBU Transit update

Saturday, January 23, 2016 12:30PM: Travel Ban

Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:45AM: Food Services for Main Campus

Saturday, January 23, 2016 9:00AM: New York State and Suffolk County

 

Saturday, January 23, 2016 7:00AM: Winter Storm Warning

Friday, January 22, 2016 11:00PM: Blizzard Warning Issued

Friday, January 22, 2016 7:00AM: Blizzard Warning Issued

Thursday, January 21, 2016 6:30PM: Blizzard Watch Update

• Closer track to coast will bring some warmer air and potential for a rain/sleet changeover across eastern Long Island resulting in lower snow accumulations.
• Track further south or further offshore will bring less snow and weaker winds
• Timing still presently looks like an early Saturday morning impact locally, subject to change based on storm track speed.

Please note the following food schedule for Friday 1/22/2016:

Stony Brook Union Commons: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Stony Brook Union Starbucks: 8:00am - 12:00pm
West Side Dining:                 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Student Activities Center:      7:30am  -  7:00pm
Admin Cart:                          8:00am  -  2:00pm

Please check back for Saturday's schedule.

Thursday, January 21, 2016 8:30AM: Blizzard Watch

 

October 21st, 2015 11:35AM - Siren Test

To All Students, Faculty, and Staff:

As part of our continued commitment to enhance safety measures on campus, the University Police Office of Emergency Management will be conducting the Fall 2015 semester test of our campus emergency notification systems tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st, 2015.  The tests will take place at 12:55 p.m. and 4:55 p.m. and each will last 60 seconds. These tests will include activation of the campus outdoor siren, activation of the building voice capable fire alarm systems, as well as testing of the LCD panel televisions throughout campus. In an emergency, these enhanced systems allow pertinent instructions, such as evacuation or sheltering procedures, to be transmitted to building occupants in a variety of ways, including email. To ensure the timely delivery of email, please review your email registration in the University Electronic Post Office (EPO) system. You may review the EPO information at http://www.stonybrook.edu/epo

Also, all members of the campus community are encouraged to register for the SB Guardian personal safety system.  SB Guardian is a free app that is available for all students, faculty, and staff and turns your smart phone into a personalized “blue light phone” in your pocket. For more information visit  http://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency/alerts/guardian.html or go to the app store for your iPhone or Android device and search for "Rave Guardian."

Lastly, in light of several recent tragic events occurring on college and university campuses around the nation, we encourage all members of the campus community to go tohttp://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency/procedures/shooter.html and familiarize themselves with the video titled "Run, Hide, Fight", developed as part of a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security and used widely in higher education emergency preparedness.   The University Police Department also offers training for students, faculty and staff to learn more about what you can do to be prepared and stay safe on campus.  Please contact the Community Relations Team at 632-3056 for more information.

**NOTE** Today's test is an exercise only and does not require evacuation or other action on the part of building occupants.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 - 8:00 AM: Hurricane Joaquin Update

Friday, October 2nd, 2015 - 10:00 AM: Hurricane Joaquin Update

Thursday, October 1st, 2015 - 5:00 PM: Hurricane Joaquin Update

Thursday, October 1st, 2015 - 9:00 AM: Hurricane Joaquin Update

 April 8th 2015 - 12:30pm - Spring Siren Test

To All Students, Faculty, and Staff:

As part of our continued commitment to enhance safety measures on campus, the University Police Office of Emergency Management will be conducting the Spring 2015 semester test of our campus emergency notification systems today, Wednesday, April 8th, 2015.  The tests will take place at 12:55 p.m. and 4:55 p.m. and each will last 60 seconds. These tests will include activation of the campus outdoor siren, activation of the building voice capable fire alarm systems, as well as testing of the LCD panel televisions throughout campus. In an emergency, these enhanced systems allow pertinent instructions, such as evacuation or sheltering procedures, to be transmitted to building occupants in a variety of ways, including email. To ensure the timely delivery of email, please review your email registration in the University Electronic Post Office (EPO) system. You may review the EPO information at http://www.stonybrook.edu/epo

Please remember to sign up for SB Alerts if you are not already registered or log onto your SOLAR account to update contact information such as cell phone numbers that may have changed since you registered or preferred email addresses where you choose to receive notifications.  Please visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency/alerts.shtml

Also, all members of the campus community are encouraged to register for the SB Guardian personal safety system.  SB Guardian is free app that is available for all students, faculty, and staff and turns your smart phone into a personalized “blue light phone” in your pocket. For more information visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency/guardian.html or go to the app store for your iPhone or Android device and search for "Rave Guardian."

For an audio sample of the outdoor siren tones, please visit the Office of Emergency Management website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency/siren.shtml

**NOTE** Today's test is an exercise only and does not require evacuation or other action on the part of building occupants.

Friday, March 20th, 2015 - 10:40 AM - Winter Weather Advisory in Effect

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring a winter weather storm system.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from March 20th 2015 at 6AM until March 21st 2015 at 2AM. The following information is a brief overview:

Total accumulations now range from 3-6" with locally higher amounts possible

Heaviest snowfall from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm on Today

Warm temperatures during day on Saturday will lend to significant melting of snow, however temperatures will drop into the 20's Saturday night and refreezing will be significant for untreated surfaces

We urge all students, faculty and staff to exercise caution during this time period and leave extra time when commuting. At this time we do not see this event as having a major impact on University operations. Any updates will be posted here and on the Emergency Management Twitter account: @SBUEM

Friday, March 13th, 2015 - 3:00 AM - Attempted Robbery

To All Students, Faculty and Staff:

As part of our continuing effort to keep the campus community informed about matters of safety, we are notifying you that the University Police Department is currently investigating a report of an attempted robbery that occurred in the vicinity of the student health center parking area.  The victim, a commuter student, reported that he was approached by an unknown group with the following descriptions.

The first assailant is a Male Caucasian, 5'10", medium build, wearing a black pea coat and with facial hair.  The second assailant is a Male Black, 6'0", athletic build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and clean shaven.  The third assailant is a male with a medium complexion, 6'0", medium build, wearing a gray American Eagle hooded sweatshirt with a goatee.

One of the assailants held the victim by the shoulders while another rummaged through his pockets but did not remove any property.  The victim resisted and the assailants fled in an unknown direction.  There were no weapons displayed and no injuries reported.

The investigation is ongoing and further information will be provided as it becomes available.  All members of the campus community are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to University Police and if they have information related to this incident to please contact University Police Investigators at 631-632-3333.

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 - Winter Storm Warning 9:00AM

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning which is in effect from 7pm today until 7pm Thursday. Expect to see the following:

- 4-8 inches of snow

- Visibilities of 1/4 to 1/2 mile at times

- Dangerous driving conditions

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 - Winter Weather Advisory 11:30AM

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely watching the forecast for the next 48 hours.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory which is in effect from 3pm today until 2:00 am Wednesday morning. Expect to see the following:

- Potential for 1-3" of snow with up to an additional 1/10" of ice
- Snow develops late this afternoon, changing to freezing rain and sleet before changing to all freezing rain before midnight; changing to all rain thereafter
- Snow covered areas that become covered by the ice changeover will become hazardous

While no warning or advisory has been issued yet, we are closely monitoring other hazardous weather for later in the week. Expect the following:

- There is snow likely for Wednesday night into Thursday morning
- Potential exists for 6" or more of snow
- Timing and totals still a little early to be accurate but potentially 2-4" overnight Wednesday with an additional 3-5" before 3:00 pm on Thursday

Monday, March 2nd, 2015 - 10:45am - Child Care Building Investigation

Due to the ongoing investigation and repairs, the child care building will be close for the remainder of the day today, Monday, March 2nd 2015. Parents are urged to pick up their children in the South Parking Lot at this time.

Monday, March 2nd, 2015- 10:00am - Child Care Building Investigation

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is investigating a HVAC problem at the Child Care building.  The building has been evacuated and there are no injuries to report.  The situation is under control and poses no threat to the campus community at this time.

Sunday, March 1st, 2015- 6:15pm - Winter Storm Warning

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely watching the forecast for the next 24 hours.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning which is in effect from 3pm today until 7:00 am Monday. Expect to see the following:

-4-7 inches of snow

-A glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice

-Low visability and temperatures

 

Please continue to check the SB Alerts and Advisory page, as well as the Emergency Management Twitter account for updates.

Friday February 20th 2015 2:30pm - Water Main Break

Thursday February 19th 2015 8:30pm - Wind Chill Advisory

A wind chill advisory is in effect from midnight to 10am tomorrow. This advisory brings:

-Dangerously low temperatures with wind chill

-Local temperatures near -20 degrees Fahrenheit in some locations

Out of an abundance of caution, we urge all students, faculty and staff to limit the time spent outdoors during the advisory period.

Monday, February 16th, 2015 9:15PM: All classes as scheduled on Tuesday

At this time, all classes and events for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 are scheduled at their regular time.  We urge all students, faculty and staff to leave extra time and exercise caution when commuting to campus.

We continue to monitor the forecast for the next few days.  Current expectations are as follows:

• Temperatures continue to remain in the teens and in the single digits with the wind chill for the next few days
• Snow will develop early tomorrow morning and continue until midday with accumulations ranging from 2-4"

• Mix of rain/freezing rain/sleet/snow this afternoon and becoming steadier this evening and overnight
• Monday morning precipitation continues in the form of freezing rain and sleet
• Little or no snow accumulation in the morning tomorrow but switching back to snow after the commute with 1-2" possible during afternoon/overnight Monday into Tuesday
• Temperatures will be in the 20's with wind chill temperatures in the low teens

At this time, all classes and events are scheduled at their regular time.  We urge all students, faculty and staff to leave extra time and exercise caution when commuting to campus.

Monday, February 2nd, 2015 - 9:15 PM

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the expected  severe icing conditions which will impact our area for the morning commute, all classes and events scheduled to be held prior to 11:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 are canceled.  All classes and events scheduled to begin at or after 11:00 am tomorrow will be held as scheduled.  

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Stony Brook Child Care will open at 10:00 am.  Staff are asked to report by 9:45 am

Ongoing assessments of weather and road conditions will be made throughout this event.  Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary. 

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Monday, February 2nd, 2015 - 9:45 AM

Due to expected hazardous road conditions Stony Brook Child care center will remain closed for the day.

Monday, February 2nd, 2015 - 7:30 AM

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the hazardous road conditions expected this afternoon and evening, all classes and events scheduled for today, Monday, February 2nd, 2015 are canceled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

Monday, February 2nd, 2015 - 6:00 AM

Stony Brook Child care center will open at 11:00 am for students.  Staff are asked to report at 10:45 am. 

Sunday February 1st, 2015 - 4:30 PM

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the expected winter weather which will impact our area, all classes and events scheduled to be held prior to 12:00 pm tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, 2015 are canceled.  All classes and events scheduled to begin at or after 12:00 pm tomorrow will be held as scheduled.  

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Ongoing assessments of weather and road conditions will be made throughout this event.  Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email and the University website in the event further event cancellations and schedule adjustments become necessary.

Thursday January 29th 2015 9:00 AM - All Classes resume today

All classes and events resume today Thursday, January 29th 2015.

Wendesday January 28th 2015 8:00 PM - Thursday Classes Resume

All classes will resume at their scheduled time tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th 2015. This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.

Wednesday January 28th 2015 11:30 AM - Transportation Resume Regular Schedule

SBU Transit has resumed full service and currently running Service Level A. Due to the cancellation of classes at Southampton, all Southampton shuttles have been cancelled for Wednesday 1/28/2015.

Wednesday January 28th 2015 9:00 AM - Transportation Update

SBU Transit has resumed service on the Outer, Hospital/Chapin, Rail Road and Express bus routes.

Service to R&D and Inner loop will remain suspended until conditions improve.

Please continue to check back frequently for information regarding service changes  http://www.stonybrook.edu/transportation 

Tuesday January 27th 2015 7:30PM - Transportation Update

SBU Transit will continue to suspend service for the remainder of Tuesday, January 27th. Please check http://www.stonybrook.edu/transportation tomorrow morning for information regarding service for Wednesday, January 28th.

In light of the delayed class schedule, Campus Dining will return to its normal schedule, except for the changes noted:

For continued updates on food court hours please visit the Food Services Webpage:  https://sites.google.com/site/fsahours/

Please note that both the Seawolves MarketPlace and the University Bookstore will operate on a regular schedule.

Tuesday, January 27th 2015 4:00PM - Class Schedule Changes for Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the ongoing snow removal efforts in many areas, the following class schedule changes will be in effect for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th, 2015.

SB Manhattan Campus: All classes to be held as scheduled

Stony Brook Main Campus: All classes scheduled to begin prior to 2:00 pm are canceled. All classes scheduled to begin at or after 2:00 pm will be held as scheduled.  This applies to all West Campus classes as well as the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

SB Southampton campus:All classes will be canceled

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Please continue to monitor this page and your email for further schedule changes that may become necessary.

 

Tuesday, January 27th 2015 11:00AM - Bus Updates

Due to existing weather conditions, SBU Transit has suspended all transit service for Tuesday, January 27th until further notice. Please check http://www.stonybrook.edu/transportation frequently for updates.

 

Tuesday, January 27th 2015 9:15AM - Classes and events - Wednesday, January 28th 2015

While snow removal efforts continue on campus with all available resources, there is still a steady snowfall in and around the Stony Brook area along with strong gusty winds.  The Office of Emergency Management and key University officials are closely monitoring the road conditions and the feasibility of travel for all students, faculty, and staff throughout the region.  Further updates and information will be posted here as soon as possible.

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 9:00AM - Campus Food Services

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 8:15AM - Update

Snow still falling steadily locally around campus

Another 2-3" expected between now and early evening

Winds will continue to be sustained 20-25 mph and gusting to 35-40 mph throughout the morning

Blowing snow will impact visibility throughout the day

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 4:00AM - Update

Blizzard warning remains in effect until midnight tonight 

Snow accumulation of 20 to 30 inches.

Snowfall rates...2 to 4 inches per hour into this morning.

Winds...North 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH.

Visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.

Temperatures...in the lower 20s.

Timing...Heaviest snow and strongest winds into this morning.

Monday, January 26th, 2015, 9:30 pm - State Offices Closed Tuesday

State offices in Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Ulster and Westchester Counties will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. Accordingly, non-essential employees should not report to work and do not have to charge accruals. Essential employees should make every effort to report to work. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.  Any questions should be directed to your immediate supervisor or department head. Hospital Nursing Division employees should contact the Nursing Office.

Monday, January 26th, 2015, 5:00 pm -SBU Transit Service Suspended

Due to deteriorating weather conditions, SBU Transit will be suspending all transit service as of 7:00pm, Monday January 26th. SBU Transit will resume service on Tuesday, January 27th as weather and road conditions permit. Please check http://www.stonybrook.edu/transportation for updates.

Monday, January 26th, 2015, 2:00 pm - Governor's Message:

 In light of the weather conditions associated with Winter Storm Juno, State offices in Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Ulster and Westchester Counties will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 26. A directed early departure for non-essential employees is hereby granted as of that time and employees do not have to charge credits. Essential employees should report to work as directed by management. 

Monday, January 26th, 2015, 11:00 am - Campus Updates:

SBU Tranist Service:

Service Level C is in effect for today and tomorrow.  Includes:

• Outer Loop
• LIRR
• Hospital/Chapin
• R&D Park

Food Service:

Food Service will be available in the following locations:

• West Side Dining
• Roth Cafeteria
• Stony Brook Union
• Updates can also be found here https://sites.google.com/site/fsahours/home

Contact Numbers:

• Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies: 333 from a campus phone or 631-632-3333
• West Campus Utility or other Non Emergencies: 2-6400 from a campus phone or 631-632-6400
• Campus Residence Utility or other Non Emergencies: 2-9585 from a campus phone or 631-632-9585

Facilities:

•  All events and meetings scheduled for Monday 1/26/15 & Tuesday 1/27/15 at the Student Activities Center & Stony Brook Union have been postponed.
• Both buildings are prepared to maintain normal hours of operation throughout the storm:
  • Student Activities Center:  7:30AM - Midnight
  • Stony Brook Union:  7:30AM - 2:00AM
  • The building manager on duty may be reached by calling 631.632.6730.

Monday, January 26th, 2015, 7:00 am - Updated Forecast

The Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect from 1:00 pm this afternoon until midnight Tuesday evening.  The following is the latest forecast:

• Snowfall rates of 2-4" per hour are expected later this evening and into tomorrow morning
• Total accumulations range in the 18-24" range with locally higher amounts possible in some areas
• Winds will be sustained at 20-30 mph and gusts 45-55 mph
• Visibility will be significantly impaired due to blowing snow and wind

Please avoid travel if possible and exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary

 

 

Monday, January 26th, 2015, 6:00 am - Class Cancellations and Campus Updates

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the expected regional snow removal efforts which will be necessary, all classes scheduled for today, Monday, January 26th, 2015 and tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 are canceled.

Stony Brook Child Care: 

Stony Brook Child care will be closing at 12:00 pm today in anticipation of the weather and road conditions

 

Sunday, January 25th, 2015, 6:00 pm - Class Cancellations

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the expected regional snow removal efforts which will be necessary, all classes scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, January 26th, 2015 and Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 will be canceled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email address and this website throughout this event and the 632-SNOW & 444-SNOW lines for further event cancellations and schedule adjustments that may become necessary.

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates. 

 

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 - 7:30 PM - Math Tower Fire

Campus Operations and Maintenance crews have already begun cleaning and restoration in the impacted areas.  Normal buidling operations are expected for tomorrow, Thursday, September 25th, 2014.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 - 5:15 PM - Math Tower Fire

The small fire that occurred in the Math Tower earlier today has been extinguished. All classes scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, September 24th, 2014, in both the Math Tower and the Physics Building will be cancelled while damage is assessed and cleanup operations are completed. Further information regarding classes for tomorrow, Thursday, September 25th, 2014 will be posted on this page as soon as possible. 

 

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 - 4:45 PM - Math Tower Fire

Attention Campus Community:

The fire in the Math Tower has been extinguished.  There is no threat to the campus community.  The Math Tower will remain evacuated until further notice. Updates will be posted as they become available.

 

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 - 3:45 PM - Math Tower Fire

Attention Campus Community:

There is a small fire in the Math Tower. Please stay clear of the surrounding area until further notice.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 - 12:55 PM and 4:55 PM - Fall 2014 Emergency Communications Systems Test

Stony Brook University is committed to continually enhancing safety and security measures on campus. The University Police - Office of Emergency Management will be conducting tests of the campus outdoor siren, in-building voice-capable fire alarm systems, campus LCD monitors and various components of the SB Alert emergency notification system. The tests will be 60 seconds in duration and are scheduled for today. 

**NOTE** Today's test is an exercise only and does not require evacuation or other action on the part of building occupants.

 

Friday, September 12th, 2014: Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Drill

On Sunday, September 14th, from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps. will be conducting a training exercise in the South P Lot. This drill will include simulated patients, emergency vehicles and sirens. This is only a drill and no action on the part of campus personnel is required.

 

Power Interruption: Saturday May 31, 2014 Update 1:30 PM

As of 1:00 PM, power has been restored to the Simons Center, Math Tower and Grad Physics.

One half of the ECC building remains on generator power, due to the previous outage.

West Campus Power Plant has begun the process of restoring services.

Thank you for your patience during this process.

  

Power Interruption: Saturday, May 31, 2014 Update - 6:40 AM

Power Interruption: Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 3:00 AM

At approximately 1:55 AM this morning the Stony Brook University main and east campus experienced a power interruption which impacted Feeders 1 and 2 in the West Campus Power Plant. Although power was quickly restored to most areas, several buildings remain effected at this time. The following buildings are still without power:

- Student Activity Center
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Administrative Building
- Frey Hall
- Humanities
- Harriman Hall
- Melville Library
- Van de Graff
- Grad Physics
- Central Receiving
- West Plant
- Psych A&B
- Math Tower
- Simons Center

Campus Operations and Maintenance staff are on site and assessing the situation. Although preliminary, the objective is to switch the above listed buildings to an alternative feeder. This process may take a few hours. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Thursday, May 8th, 2014 - Campus Burglaries

To All Students, Faculty, and Staff:

At approximately 6:30 AM this morning University Police Officers responded to the vicinity of Schick College for a report of a suspicious male.  Upon arrival, officers interviewed several resident students who indicated that they awoke to find a male that they did not know inside of their rooms. The male entered four rooms in Schick College and one room in Eisenhower College, then fled in an unknown direction after removing property from inside one of the rooms. No weapons were displayed or threatened at any time.

University Police immediately conducted a thorough search of the area and the investigation remains ongoing at this time.

The assailant is described as an Asian male, approximately 18-23 years old, 5'6" - 6'0" tall, medium build, last seen wearing a black hooded sweat-shirt, black shorts, and sneakers.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.  Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call University Police at 631-632-3333.  

 

Friday, February 7, 2014 - 1:00 PM - **Update** Campus Safety Advisory

After a further interview of the victim and a nearby witness, it has now been determined that there were two suspects who approached the victim and forcibly held him and removed an IPhone from his pants pocket. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction. The victim has been unable to provide a detailed description.

University Police are asking anyone with information to immediately contact Investigators at 631 632 3333.

 

Friday, February 7, 2014 - 4:00 AM - **Update** Campus Safety Advisory

The University Police Department, with the assistance of the Suffolk County Police Department, conducted an extensive search of the campus and surrounding areas looking for possible suspects.  These searches yielded negative results.  The victim is still being interviewed at this time and is unable to provide a further detailed description.  Additional information will be shared on this site as it becomes available.

 

Friday, February 7, 2014 - 1:30 AM - Campus Safety Advisory

The University Police are currently investigating a report of an alleged Robbery in the vicinity of O'Neil College. No weapons were used and the suspects fled the scene. Please report any suspicious persons or activity to the University Police immediately at 631 632-3333. Continue to monitor this page for further updates. 

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 1:00 PM - Additional Closings

The Student Health Service and Counseling and Psychological Services will be closing at 3:00 PM today, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 due to the inclement weather.  We will be resuming our regular hours on Thursday, February 6, 2014.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 9:00 AM - Child Care Services Closure

Stony Brook Care Services, Inc. will be closed today, Wednesday February 5, 2014.

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 8:30 AM - All Classes Canceled

Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of ongoing regional snow removal efforts which will continue throughout the day, all classes scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 5th, are canceled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email address and the University website throughout this event for further event cancellations and schedule adjustments that may become necessary.

 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 8:00 PM - Delayed Opening for Child Care Services

Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. will have a delayed opening, at 11:00 am Wednesday February 5, 2014.

 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 5:00 PM - Delayed Opening for Wednesday, February 5th

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

In addition, we are delaying the opening of offices until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5th, for non-essential personnel on Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. All Research Foundation and State employees who are designated essential must report to work according to their regular schedule.

The University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home are unaffected by this delayed opening. University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work according to their regular schedule.

SBU Transit is expecting to operate on a Service Level 'C' with the following routes: Chapin/Hospital, Outer Loop, and LIRR Route.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email address and the University website throughout this event. 

You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 11:00 AM - Winter Storm Warning

The latest from the National Weather Service predicting a "high impact event" tonight into tomorrow. The following is the latest forecast:

 

Monday, February 3, 2014 - 2:00 PM - Student Health Service Closure

The Student Health Service will be closing at 4:00 PM today, Monday, February 3, 2014 due to inclement weather.  We will be resuming our regular hours on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

Monday, February 3, 2014 - 12:00 PM - Southampton Shuttles Canceled

Due to deteriorating weather conditions and potential hazardous roadways, the normally scheduled SBU Transit shuttle to Southampton for Monday, February 3rd, has been suspended.

 

Monday, February 3, 2014 - 6:00 AM - Class Cancellations

Due to the approaching winter storm all classes scheduled for today, February 3rd, are canceled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

 Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. will also be closed today.

 

Sunday, February 2, 2014 - 11:00 PM - Winter Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Weather Advisory to a Winter Storm Warning which is in effect from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm tomorrow evening. The forecast remains largely unchanged for overnight precipitation timing however the following should be noted:

 

Sunday, February 2, 2014 - 4:30 PM - Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area which is in effect from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm tomorrow. Details are as follows:

- Temperatures will continue to drop overnight into the low 30's.

- Rain and snow mix that begins after midnight tonight will change to wet snow throughout the day tomorrow with accumulations of 3-5", higher amounts possible locally.

- Visibilities of 1/2 mile or less are likely during the day tomorrow.

Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 8:00 AM - SBU Transit Service Restoration

SBU Transit Service (Service Level "C") is operating on a normal schedule.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 7:30 PM - Child Care Center Delayed Opening

Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. will have a delayed opening, at 11 am Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 6:00 PM - Delayed Class Starting Times and Opening of Office

As a result of the storm, and recognizing  potential travel difficulties, we are canceling all classes that begin before 12:30 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd.  All classes that begin at 12:30 pm or later tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd will be held as scheduled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

In addition, we are delaying the opening of offices until  11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd, for non-essential personnel on Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  All Research Foundation and State employees who are designated essential must report to work according to their regular schedule.

The University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home are unaffected by this delayed opening.  University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work according to their regular schedule. 

Please continue to monitor this page for more information.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 3:30 PM - SBU Transit Service

Due to deteriorating road conditions SBU Transit service is suspended on campus until further notice.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:00 PM - Additional Cancellations

The following are additional event and program cancellations:

-Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. will be closing at 3:30pm today, Tuesday January 21, 2104.

-Orientation programs scheduled for this evening, January 21st are cancelled.  In addition, daytime orientation programs scheduled for January 22nd will be rescheduled.  Affected students will be contacted via email.  More information regarding the orientation program is available on the Student Affairs website at http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/orientation/about/weather.shtml.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 10:00 AM - Class Cancellations

Due to the approaching winter storm all classes scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm or later today, January 21st, are canceled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email address and the University website throughout this event.  In addition, please also refer to the 632-SNOW & 444-SNOW lines for further event cancellations and schedule adjustments that may become necessary.  You can also follow The University Police - Office of Emergency Management @SBUEM on Twitter for all of the latest updates.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 9:00 AM - Winter Storm Warning (Update)

Monday, January 20, 2014 - 4:30 PM - Winter Storm Warning

Monday, January 20, 2014 - 11:00 AM - Winter Storm Watch

 

January 3, 2014 - 10:00 AM - Food Service

Food Service is available as follows:

January 3, 2014 - 8:00 AM - Stony Brook Child Care 

Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. will be closed today, Friday January 3, 2014, as a result of the storm.

 

January 3, 2014 - 6:00 AM - SBU Transit Schedule

As a result of the storm SBU Transit will be operating on a Service Level C schedule with the following:

• Hospital/Chapin Route
• Outer Loop Route
• LIRR Route

 

January 2, 2014 - 8:30 PM - Delayed Opening of Offices for Friday, January 3rd

As a result of the storm, and recognizing  potential travel difficulties, we are delaying the opening of offices until  11 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014 for non-essential personnel on Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home are unaffected by this delayed opening.  State and Research Foundation employees deemed 'essential' must report to work according to their regular schedule.

Please note: University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work according to their regular schedule.

Classes on all campuses remain canceled for Friday, January 3, 2014

 

January 2, 2014 - 6:30 PM - Brookhaven Town State of Emergency

Brookhaven Town has issued a State of Emergency in preparation for snow removal. The declaration calls for all vehicles, except essential emergency vehicles, to be off of the roads at 9:00 pm tonight.  Vehicles that are parked on the street must be moved to driveways or will be subject to towing at the owner's expense.  Any abandoned vehicles obstructing access for snowplows or emergency vehicles may also be removed by the town.

 

January 2, 2014 - 3:30 PM - Class Cancellation

Due to the approaching winter storm all classes for Friday, January 3rd are canceled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, all State and Research Foundation employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

Please continue to monitor your Stony Brook University email address and the University website throughout this event.

 

January 2, 2014 - 3:00 PM - Child Care Services

Due to the expected blizzard conditions, Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc. will have a 10:00 AM delayed opening on Friday January 3, 2104.  Please continue to monitor this site, WALK 97.5, www.walkradio.com, www.news12.com, and IO Channel 612 for any further child care center updates.

 

January 1, 2014 - 4:30 PM - Blizzard Warning

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the approaching winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area beginning Thursday at 6:00 pm and lasting until Friday at 1:00 pm. The following is the latest forecast:

• Snowfall will begin tonight with about 1" of accumulation before the rush hour tomorrow morning.
• Snowfall will then continue and be heaviest with the strongest winds overnight, Thursday into Friday with an additional 7-10" of accumulations.
• Winds will be out of the north at 25-35 mph, gusting to 45 mph.
• Temperatures will range from 0 to -10 degrees Thursday into Friday.
• Visibility may be reduced to less than 1/4 mile at times with wind and blowing snow.

 

December 31, 2013 - 4:30 PM - Winter Storm Watch

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the approaching winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area beginning Thursday evening and lasting until Friday evening. The following is the latest forecast: 

December 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - Hazardous Weather Outlook 

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the approaching winter storm. Although the National Weather Service has yet to issue any watches or warnings, based on the latest forecasts we should be prepared for a significant weather event.  The following is the latest forecast:

 

December 16, 2013 - 6:30 PM - Winter Weather Advisory

 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area which is in effect from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm tomorrow. The following is the updated forecast:

• Accumulations of 2-4" are possible for southern Connecticut and the north shore of Long Island.
• Visibilities may be reduced to less than 1/2 mile for brief periods tomorrow morning. 
• Snow is expected to develop during the morning commute and be moderate to heavy at times before tapering off to snow showers during the afternoon and evening commute.

Travel to, on, and around campus may be slippery at times. Please exercise caution.  The University Police - Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the forecast and provide updates as necessary.

 

December 13, 2013 - 7:30 AM - Hazardous Weather Outlook 

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the track of the approaching winter storm.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Northern New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley and parts of southern Connecticut.  Although there are no advisories for our area a slight change in storm direction could certainly change that.  The following is the latest forecast for Long Island:

• Snow will begin locally around 10:00 am Saturday with daytime accumulations ranging from 1-3".
• Later in the evening winds will increase to 15-25mph with an additional 1-3" of snow accumulations possible overnight.

Please continue to monitor this page.  Further updates will be posted as necessary.

 

December 10, 2013 - 11:30 AM - Winter Weather Advisory

December 10, 2013 - 6:30 AM - Winter Weather Advisory

December 9, 2013 - 4:30 PM - Special Weather Statement

 

December 8, 2013 - 10:00 PM - Update Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory from 3:00 am tomorrow until 5:00 am.  Please use caution while traveling.

 

December 8, 2013 - 5:30 PM - Winter Weather Advisory

 

 

November 26, 2013 - 8:30 AM - Weather Advisory

 

July 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - Training Exercise at Sanger College

The Stony Brook Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise at Sanger College this evening at 7:30 PM.  Do not be alarmed by the presence of emergency vehicles.

 

May 6, 2013 - 4:00 PM - Staller Center and Fine Arts Building Update

Campus Operations and Maintenence has been able to restore electrical power and have repaired other critical building equipment within the Staller Center and Fine Arts building. As a result, both buildings have been reopened and all classes will resume a normal schedule as of Tuesday, May 7th.

 

May 6, 2013 - 1:40 PM - Staller Center and Fine Arts Building Update

Over the past few hours, Campus Operations has made significant progress with restoration efforts, particularly within Staller Center. Based on this significant progress, the Staller Center was reopened as of 1:00 pm this afternoon to accommodate all scheduled rehearsals and events.

In addition, classes scheduled to take place in Staller Center will resume normal operations as of Tuesday, May 7th. Please continue to monitor this website for updates to classes and events within Fine Arts.

 

May 5, 2013 - 8:00 PM - Staller Center and Fine Arts Building Cancellations

As a result of electrical power problems and the ongoing efforts to repair several pieces of equipment in the Staller Center and Fine Arts building, all classes and events scheduled to be held in these areas, for Monday, May 6th, 2013 have been canceled.  All faculty and staff working in these areas should contact their respective department chairperson or department director for questions concerning their work reporting requirements.  All members of the campus community are advised to monitor this page for further information until normal building operations have resumed.

 

May 5, 2013 - 10:00 AM - Staller Center Electrical Outage

Due to a power outage isolated in Staller Center at Stony Brook University, today's 4pm Acrobats of Cirquetacular show on the Main Stage has been postponed to a later date to be determined. All ticket holders are instructed to call the box-office next week at (631) 632-2787 for updates on the new date or request a refund.

 

April 30, 2013 - 12:30 PM - Spring 2013 Emergency Communications Systems Test

Stony Brook University is committed to continually enhancing safety and security measures on campus. The University Police - Office of Emergency Management will be conducting tests of the campus outdoor siren, in-building voice-capable fire alarm systems, campus LCD monitors and various components of the SB Alert emergency notification system. The tests will be 60 seconds in duration and are scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st at 12:55 PM and 4:55 PM. 

 

Friday, April 12, 2012 - 7:30 PM - Campus Emergency Exercise

The Stony Brook University Volunteer Ambulance Corps. will be conducting an emergency exercise in the vicinity of Yang College on Saturday, April 13 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM.  Students, faculty, and staff may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles on campus.  These vehicles will be participating in the exercise.  The University Police - Office of Emergency Management would like to remind the campus community that this is only an exercise.  Do not be alarmed by the presence of emergency vehicles.

 

March 25, 2013 - 8:30 AM - Winter Weather Advisor

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area which is in effect from 6:00 am Monday morning until Midnight Monday evening.  The following are the expected weather conditions during the day Monday:

• Light snow is expected to develop during the morning rush hour tomorrow and continue throughout the day with increasing intensity towards the evening rush hour
• Accumulations of 2-3" are likely with isolated areas of 4"
• Winds will be from the northeast sustained at 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 mph
• Visibilities may be reduced to less than one mile as the snow increases to moderate levels in the late afternoon

We will continue to monitor this system and provide further updates as necessary.  Please exercise caution when driving to and around campus. 

 

March 8, 2013 - 6:00 AM - University Classes and Events 

The University is open.  Classes and events are being held as scheduled.  Regional roadways and routes to campus may be slippery in some areas as overnight snow removal efforts continue through the morning.  Please allow sufficient time to reach your destination and drive safely.

 

March 6, 2013 - 7:30 PM - Winter Weather Advisory 

The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service has been extended until 12:00 pm Friday.

• Snow accumulations of 1-3" are expected tonight through Friday morning and an additional 2-3" is possible Thursday night into Friday
• Wind advisory remains in effect until 6pm Thursday evening with sustained winds of 20-30 mph and gusts to 55 mph
• Accumulating snow on roadways throughout this event coupled with strong winds could lead to hazardous driving conditions. Please exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary.

 

March 6, 2013 - 7:30 AM - Winter Weather Advisory 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 6pm this evening until 6pm Thursday.

• This is a very slow moving system which will bring strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy wet snow beginning today and lasting until Friday
• There will be two "periods" of storm activity as it relates to snowfall:
• For Eastern Suffolk County there is the possibility of a total of 4-6" tonight into Thursday and an additional 1-4" on Friday
• For Coastal Connecticut , New York City, and Central Long Island there is 2-4" expected tonight into Thursday and an additional 1-3" possible Thursday into Friday
• There is a wind advisory in effect from this evening into Thursday
• Sustained winds of 20-30mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
• Coastal waters will see wind gusts of 45-50 knots this morning through Thursday

Please continue to monitor this page for potential cancellations or schedule changes.  The University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home are open. 

 

March 5, 2013 - 2:30 PM - Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued its latest forecast and although the type of precipitation we will receive is still largely dependent on how far south the system tracks, it looks like we can expect a combination of the following:

 

March 1, 2013 - 1:30 PM - Police Investigation - Update

At approximately 5:30 this morning University Police and Fire Marshals responded to a 911 call from a delivery driver who reported an unresponsive person lying in the roadway near the Graduate Chemistry building.  University Police and Fire Marshals responded, immediately began to administer first aid and CPR To the victim , and requested the response of the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  The victim was quickly transported to the University Hospital Emergency Room where he was subsequently pronounced dead.  The Suffolk County Police Department responded and is handling the investigation with assistance from the University Police Department.  The investigation continues to indicate that there is no criminality suspected in this incident.

 

March 1, 2013 - 9:30 AM - Police Investigation - Update

The investigation in the vicinity of the Graduate Chemistry building remains ongoing.  There is no criminality suspected and no threat or danger to the campus community.  Access to the Graduate Chemistry building can be obtained from the main lobby. Access to the Indoor Sports Complex and the Student Recreation Center is available via normal means.

 

March 1, 2013 - 8:00 AM - Police Investigation - Update

The University Police Department continues to conduct the investigation in the vicinity of the Graduate Chemistry building.  There is no criminality suspected and no threat or danger to the campus community at this time.

 

March 1, 2013 - 6:00 AM - Police Investigation

The University Police Department is currently conducting an investigating in the vicinity of the Graduate Chemistry building.  Access through the location is limited and all members of the campus community are asked to stay clear of the area while the investigation continues.  There is no threat or danger to the campus community at this time.  Please continue visiting this page for further updates.

 

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 12:15 PM: Winter Weather Advisory

 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 – 9:45 AM: Transit Service Update

SBU Transit has restored bus operations to full service schedules.  Due to limited accessibility in some areas, the Inner Loop route will be serviced using a shuttle

 

Monday, February 11, 2013 – 3:45 PM: Classes and Events Resume Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

The University Police Office of Emergency Management announces that all classes and events scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 will resume as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Due to ongoing campus snow removal efforts students traveling to campus are encouraged to carpool if possible or consider utilizing the Long Island Rail Road or the Suffolk County Transit system which are expected to resume normal schedules tomorrow.  The University recognizes there will still be some students who are unable to get to campus as the regional snow removal efforts continue.   Faculty are asked to make every possible accommodation for students impacted by the snowstorm, including not penalizing students for missed class time.  Any students with questions or concerns should contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 631-632-7320.

Long Island Rail Road Information:

http://tinyurl.com/93h52av

Suffolk County Transit Information:

http://tinyurl.com/cucyfc8

 

Please continue to monitore this page for further updates.

 

Monday, February 11, 2013 – 2:00 PM: Food Service and Snow Removal Updates

Food Service:   

Due to storm related issues, the Kelly Dining Center is now closed.  There is ample food service at the following locations where additional menu items and hours of operation are being added:

 

• Jasmine Food Court will be open until 8:00 p.m.
• Stony Brook Union Commons will be open until 2:00 a.m.
• Student Activities Center food court will be open until 2:00 a.m.
• Roth Food Court will be open until 1:00 a.m.

Snow Removal:

Snow removal efforts both on campus walkways and in parking lots, as well as throughout the local community are still underway and unnecessary travel should be avoided.

 

Further updates will be posted to this site as they become available

 

Monday, February 11, 2013 – 12:30 PM: LIRR and SBU Transit Update 

Long Island Rail Road

The Long Island Rail Road has resumed full service on the Port Jefferson line with stops being made at the Stony Brook campus. For a complete list of all service lines  and delays, please visit the LIRR website at http://www.mta.info/lirr/

SBU Transit

SBU Transit is currently operating a modified Hospital/Chapin run. It will be servicing the following stops:

We are currently pulling from the SAC every 15 minutes. We will continue to evaluate expanding service as conditions permit. We will continue this run with the last pull being 10:00PM.

 Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 7:00 PM: Food Services and Campus Event Update for Monday, February 11th

Food Service:

• Student Activities Center food court will be open 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Roth Food Court will be open 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• Stony Brook Union Commons will be open 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 7:00 PM: Food Services and Campus Event Update for Monday, February 11th

Food Service:

• Student Activities Center food court will be open 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Roth Food Court will be open 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• Stony Brook Union Commons will be open 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 7:00 PM: Food Services and Campus Event Update for Monday, February 11th

Food Service:

• Student Activities Center food court will be open 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Roth Food Court will be open 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• Stony Brook Union Commons will be open 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
• Kelly Dining Center will be open 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
• Seawolves MarketPlace in the Student Activities Center will be open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• University Bookstore will be open 8:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Jasmine hours to be determined

Actvities:

• The SAC and SB Union are prepared to host non-credit bearing events and programs as scheduled.  Event organizers are asked to contact the Student Activites or Facilities reservations at 632-9392 or 632-4591 during normal business hours if they need to reschedule.
• the USG comedy show featuring John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac at the Staller Center has been postponed.  Further details are to be determined.

Athletics:

• The Stony Brook Men's Lacrosse game scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled and will be played at a later date

Campus Transit Services:

• Visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/tps/news/ for the latest updates and service schedules

  

Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 3:30 PM: Class Cancellation

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open. 

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

 

Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 1:30 PM: Campus Update

Food Service:

In addition to the previously posted food service areas the following facilities are also open:

• The SAC food court is now open and will be open until 6:00 p.m.
• Wendy's in Roth Cafe will open at 3:00 pm and stay open until 1:00 a.m.

Check www.stonybrook.edu/fsa. for further updates later today

Library:

Library Hours are as follows for today:

• Math, Physics, and Astrnomy Library open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Music Library open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Health Science Library open 1:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

All other libraries closed.  Call 632-7100 for more information.

Athletics:

• The Stony Brook Women's Basketball game will be held as scheduled at 3:00 PM today.  All fans not presently on campus are encouraged to use discretion if considering traveling as regional roadways are still hazardous and municipal snow removal efforts are still underway.

 

Sunday, February 10, 2013 – 8:30 AM: Campus Update

Transit Service:

• All campus transit service is currently suspended until a further assessment of campus roadways can be made.  Updates can be viewed at http://www.stonybrook.edu/tps/news/
• All LIRR service on the Port Jefferson line is currently suspended until further notice.  Check http://alert.mta.info/ for more information

Food Service:

 

• Starbucks in the Stony Brook Union is open from noon until midnight.
• Stony Brook Union Commons is open for a la carte service until 2:00 a.m.
• Kelly Dining Center is open for a la carte service until 3:00 a.m.
• Seawolves MarketPlace in the Student Activities Center is open until 4:00 p.m.
   
  Check www.stonybrook.edu/fsa. for further updates later today

 

Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 8:30 PM: Campus Update

The Men's lacrosse game scheduled for Sunday has been postponed and it is tentatively scheduled to be held on Monday at 3 PM. A decision for The Women's basketball game scheduled for tomorrow at 3 PM will be made early tomorrow. For further updates, please visit the Athletics Page at http://www.goseawolves.org/

 

Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 2:15 PM: Campus Update

All events for the Staller Center scheduled for Sunday, February 10 have been canceled. For further information please visit the Staller Center website at http://www.stallercenter.com/

 

Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 11:00 AM: Brookhaven Town - Emergency Executive Order

At 10:00 am on Saturday, February 9, the Town of Brookhaven issued an Emergency Executive Order calling for all vehicles to stay off the roads.

• Driving conditions remain extremely hazardous due to the heavy accumulation of snow and ice, as well as abandoned vehicles obstructing access for snowplows and emergency vehicles.
• Town crews are working to clear the roads and will continue their efforts until all are safe and passable. 

Please go to the Town’s website at www.brookhaven.org for up-to-date snow storm related news, information, weather updates and emergency contact numbers. Residents can also call 451-TOWN to report snow related issues. Call 911 for police, fire and ambulance emergencies only. To report a power outage or downed wires, call LIPA at 800-490-0075 or 631-755-6900, or go to www.lipower.org to make a report online.

 

Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 9:00 AM: Campus Update

Transit Service:

• All campus transit service is currently suspended until a further assessment of campus roadways can be made.  Updates can be viewed at http://www.stonybrook.edu/tps/news/
• All LIRR service on the Port Jefferson line is currently suspended until further notice.  Check http://alert.mta.info/ for more information

Food Service:

 

• Starbucks in the Stony Brook Union is open until midnight.
• Stony Brook Union Commons is open for a la carte service until 2:00 a.m.
• Kelly Dining Center is open for a la carte service until 3:00 a.m.
• Seawolves MarketPlace in the Student Activities Center is open until 4:00 p.m.
   
  Check www.stonybrook.edu/fsa. for further updates later today
   

Please continue to monitor this page for further updates

 

Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 3:00 AM: Suffolk County Roadways - Snow Emergency

Suffolk County has declared all major roadways in the County "Snow Emergency Routes" and have asked drivers to stay off of the roads.  This includes the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, and all parkways.  Road conditions are extremely hazardous and unnecessary travel impedes the snow removal efforts.

Friday, February 8, 2013 – 10:00 PM: 

All students and staff are advised to shelter in place and avoid all travel.  Campus and surrounding roadways are extremely dangerous due to high winds and heavy snow conditions.  Please stay off of the roadways and do not walk around campus.  

 

Friday, February 8, 2013 – 3:00 PM: Class and Event Cancellations

Due to the severe winter weather expected for Saturday, February 9th, 2013, all classes will be cancelled.

This applies to Stony Brook main campus, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

In the case of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, which can occur during the work day, an employee who wishes to leave early must secure supervisory approval, and charge this time to appropriate accruals.

 

Campus Event Cancellations:

• Tomorrow's scheduled National Girls and Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic had been cancelled. Unfortunately, we will not be rescheduling the clinic but we would like to offer those who pre-registered two free tickets to a future Stony Brook Women's Basketball game of your choice (pending availability).    Please contact Coordinator of Marketing & Ticket Operations Christina Rondeau at 631-632-7933 or via e-mail at Christina.Rondeau@stonybrook.edu for your tickets.

Student Activities Center:

The following religious services are still being held as scheduled

SB Manhattan

The following events have been canceled at the Stony Brook Manhattan Campus:

• Friday, February 8: Philosophy Lecture, Prof. Naas, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Large Conference Room
• Saturday, February 9: 25th Annual Stony Brook English Graduate Student Conference, "Coming Home," 10 am to 7:30 pm, Rooms 321A/B/C

 

  

Friday, February 8, 2013 – 1:30 AM: Class and Event Cancellations

Thursday, February 7, 2013 – 9:15 PM: Class and Event Cancellations

Thursday, February 7, 2013 – 4:15 PM: Blizzard Warning in Effect

 

Thursday, February 7, 2013 – 9:15 AM: Blizzard Watch

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 – 6:30 PM: Construction Related Fire

The Indoor Sports Complex, Dubin Center, Pritchard Gym, and all administrative offices remain closed until further notice.  For further information or questions please contact Athletics at 631-632-7205 during normal business hours.

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 – 2:00 PM: Construction Related Fire 

The fire in the indoor sports complex is under control. There are no reported injuries. University officials are working to assess the damage and at this time the arena, arena lobby, Dubin Center, Pritchard Gym, and all administrative offices remain closed until further notice.

Further information related to the reopening of these areas will be posted on this page as it becomes available.

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 – 12:23 PM: Construction Related Fire  

The construction related fire at the Indoor Sports Complex is currently under control. There are no reported injuries at this time.  Emergency responders are on scene.  Please stay clear of the area.  Continue to monitor this page for further updates. 

 

Friday, December 28, 2012 – 4:00 PM: Winter Weather Advisory 

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the approaching winter storm expected to impact our area for tomorrow.  The following is the latest forecast:

• A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 8:00 am Saturday until 6:00 am Sunday morning.
• Snow accumulations of 2-4", with some areas experiencing higher accumulations, are expected as the storm moves into our area tomorrow morning.
• Visibility is expected to be reduced to 1/4-1/2 mile at times making travel dangerous

Further updates will be provided as necessary throughout this event.

 

Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 2:00 AM: Campus Status Update

All classes and events are currently being held as scheduled.  The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the regional weather and road conditions.  Please continue to monitor this page for updates and any delays or cancellations. 

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 9:00 PM: Transportation Update

The Long Island Rail Road has restored limited service to several branches including the Port Jefferson branch.  Service updates can be found on the MTA webpage at http://www.mta.info/lirr/.

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 7:30 PM: Transportation Update

The Long Island Rail Road has suspended all service until further notice.  Please continue to monitor the SB Advisory page and visit the MTA webpage for more information http://www.mta.info/lirr/.

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 5:30 PM: Winter Weather Advisory

The University Police – Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the storm as it impacts our area.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area until 6:00 AM Thursday.  The following is the latest update:

• Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.
• Winds 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH.

Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 3:30 PM: Severe Weather Advisory - Campus Updates

All classes and events are being held as scheduled.  Campus bus service will maintain a regular operating schedule.  We urge all individuals to use caution if travel is necessary.

 

 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 – 9:00 AM: Severe Weather Advisory

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the approaching storm system expected to impact our area later this morning.  The following is the latest update:

• There is a high wind warning in effect from 1:00 pm Wednesday until 4:00 am Thursday for Long Island, New York City, Coastal Westchester County, Coastal CT and Hudson County.  Winds are expected to be sustained 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
• There is a coastal flood warning in effect from 2:00 PM until 7:00 AM Thursday for Manhattan, E. Essex, E. Union, Hudson, and both shores of Long Island

Please continue to be aware for flying debris, downed trees, and ongoing power interruptions over the next 12-18 hours.  Please also continue to monitor this page for the latest forecasts and updates.

 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 – 4:00 PM: Severe Weather Advisory

 

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the approaching storm system expected to impact our area tomorrow, Wednesday, November 7th.  The following is the latest update:

• There is a high wind warning in effect from 2:00 pm Wednesday until 4:00 am Thursday for Long Island, New York City, Coastal Westchester County, Coastal CT and Hudson County
• There is a coastal flood warning in effect from 11:00 AM until 6:00 AM Thursday for Manhattan, E. Essex, E. Union, Hudson, and South Shores of Long Island
• There is a coastal flood warning in effect from 2:00 PM until 7:00 AM Thursday for the Bronx, Northern Queens, North Shore of LI, Coastal CT
• There is a storm warning (winds at least 25-40 mph, gusts to 60 mph) for all coastal waters from 6:00 AM Wednesday until 6:00 AM Thursday
• There is a winter weather advisory for Orange and Putnam counties with possible snow accumulations of 1-3"

Please continue to monitor this site for further updates throughout the event.  Also, prepare for possible continued power outages or delays with power restorations throughout the region due to high winds, falling trees, and precipitation.

 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 – 8:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Updates and Local Resources

SBU Transit Update

Tuesday 11/6

SBU Transit will be operating at normal service levels. (Service Level A)

 

Suffolk County Resources

Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management website http://scoem.suffolkcountyny.gov/Home.aspx

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency: 

1-800-621-3362 or at http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

 

Off Campus Resources

Shelters
To find a shelter near you, text SHELTER and your zip code to #43362 (4FEMA).
United Way 24-hour Information Call Center: Dial 211

Red Cross Shelters

Eight shelters are open. The largest is at Nassau Community College <http://www.newsday.com/topics//Nassau_Community_College> in Garden City. Others are at Eastport/South Manor High School in Manorville, Robert Frost Middle School in Deer Park, Sachem East High in Farmingdale, Walt Whitman High in South Huntington, Manhasset High, Farmingdale High and the Gerald Claps Center, (former Levittown Memorial High School) in Levittwon. You can reach the American Red Cross at 1.877.733.2767 

Pet Friendly Shelters in Suffolk County

There is a pet-friendly shelter located at Brentwood Recreation Center, Woodland Building at the Eastern Campus of Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead.

Pet Friendly Shelters in Nassau County 

There is a pet-friendly shelter Nassau County Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. The North Shore Animal League America has three mobile units and already is caring for about 100 animals.

Special Needs Shelter

A special needs shelter is at Nassau Community College's CCB building. 

 

Other Resources 

The American Red Cross has five feeding sites open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and then 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge, Riverhead County Center, Mastic Fire House in Mastic Beach, Cedar Creek Park in Seaford and Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach.

The Town of North Hempstead has opened comfort stations with heat, showers and charging stations. The stations, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., are at the Aquatic Activity Center at Tully Park, New Hyde Park; "Yes We Can" Community Center, Westbury and the Clubhouse at Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington. Residents are asked to bring toiletries and towels.

Nassau County is offering free hot shower facilities at Cantiague Park in Hicksville, the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park and the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. They will be open from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily until further notice.

The Paramount Theater in downtown Huntington will collect food for Long Island Cares from noon to 6 p.m. daily, host a blood drive for the Long Island Blood Center on Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. and offer a warming station Sunday from noon until midnight with free soda and water.

Huntington residents can go to warming centers that will have food, heat and charging areas at Central Presbyterian Church, Temple Beth El, St. Hugh of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church, Light of Salvation Church, Dix Hills Ice Rink, William J. Bronson School in Northport, the American Legion Hall in Northport and the Huntington YMCA. For details and hours of operation go to huntingtonny.gov.

Amityville residents can charge small electronic devices at the Village Hall lobby, which will be open round-the-clock.

Hot showers will be available at Phelps Lane Pool in North Babylon Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents should bring towels, shower shoes and supplies. Babylon Town Hall will be open Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with computers available for residents to use and charging stations.

 

 

Monday, November 5, 2012 – 7:30 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Updates

SBU Transit Update

Monday 11/5

SBU Transit will be operating normal. (Service Level A)

Railroad Route: Due to the limited service on the Port Jefferson line, we will continue to operate service to the Ronkonkoma Station with hourly service beginning with the 8:35 AM train.  These buses will be provided throughout the day today.  Further updates and schedule changes will be posted here as they become available.

 

Sunday, November 4, 2012 – 7:30 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Updates

SBU Transit Update

Monday 11/5

SBU Transit will be operating normal. (Service Level A)

Railroad Route: Due to the limited service on the Port Jefferson line, we will continue to operate service to the Ronkonkoma Station. The first train serviced will be the 8:34 AM train.  These buses will be provided as the service need dictates and further schedules will be posted as soon as possible.

LIRR reports service to Stony Brook train station will be available. Please refer to their website for updates and arrival times. http://www.mta.info/lirr/
Suffolk County Transit - Please refer to their website for service updates. http://www.sct-bus.org/

Sunday, November 4, 2012 – 2:30 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Updates

SBU Transit Update
Sunday 11/4

Normal Sunday service is in effect with the following additions:

Shopping Route: There will be an increase in bus service to reduce time between runs from 45 minutes to 30 minutes

Railroad Route: Due to the limited service on the Port Jefferson line, the Railroad 1 and 2 routes will be servicing the Ronkonkoma Station. Service will run from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM picking up from the Ronkonkoma Station. According to the posted schedule the LIRR has provided, the first train serviced will be the 3:34 PM train and the last train serviced will be the 11:34 PM train. These buses will service both the east and west campus and will be available hourly.

Monday 11/5

SBU Transit will be operating normal. (Service Level A)

LIRR reports service to Stony Brook train station will be available. Please refer to their website for updates and arrival times. http://www.mta.info/lirr/
Suffolk County Transit - Please refer to their website for service updates. http://www.sct-bus.org/

Saturday, November 3, 2012 – 7:30 PM: Hurricane Sandy - All Classes and Events Resume Monday, November 5th, 2012

The University Police Office of Emergency Management announces that all classes and events scheduled for Monday, November 5th, 2012 will resume as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  The Univesity recognizes there will still be some students who are unable to get to campus.  Faculty are asked to make every possible accommodation for students impacted by the hurricane, including not penalizing students for missed class time.  The Office of the Provost is also asking that no exams be given on Monday, November 5th or Tuesday, November 6th.  Any students with questions or concerns should contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 631-632-7320.

 

Friday, November 2, 2012 – 2:30 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Status Update

Time reporting 
Questions about time reporting during Hurricane Sandy should be directed to your supervisor . If you need further assistance please call as follows; 

For employees of West Campus and the Schools of the Health Sciences please call:
State : 632 6181
RF : 632 6162

For University Hospital employees - please call 444-3982 , 444-6643 or 444-2596

For Long Island State Veterans Home please call 444-8617

 

Showers and Use of Locker Rooms (Bring towel & toiletries) 
Campus Recreation Center 
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to midnight 7 days per week 
Showers & Locker Rooms available 
Please note: Lockers are NOT for overnight use and please bring your ID card

 

Sports Complex 
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Showers & Locker Rooms available 

General use men's and women's locker rooms that are located off of the Pritchard Lobby across from the pool in the Indoor Sports Complex. Please note: Lockers are NOT for any overnight locker room use. 

Located off of the Pritchard Lobby across from the pool in the Indoor Sports Complex (entrance is off of the patio directly across from the new main entrance to the Rec Center) 

Local Community Resources 
Community Resource Database of Long Island: Searchable database for Long Island resources and live assistance between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. 
https://211longisland.communityos.org/ 
WBLI music station contains a frequently updated list of open stores, where to buy ice, food, gas, and cell phone charging stations as well as a complete listing of Sandy Emergency Resources. www.wbli.com 

 

Food 
Long Island Cares: complete list of food pantries and soup kitchens across Long Island
http://www.licares.org/
631-582-FOOD

Salvation Army Greater New York Division: free packaged meals and drinking water in specific locations. Locations change daily. Check website or FaceBook page.

https://www.facebook.com/salvationarmyny 

http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/gnyd

 

Three Mobile Meals Distribution Centers in Suffolk County:

• Mastic Fire Dept
  
  1080 Mastic Road in Mastic
• Suffolk County Community College-Riverhead
  
  121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead
• H. Lee Dennison Building
  
  100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge

 

Centers are open 11am for lunch and 4pm for dinner.

 

 

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 5:00 PM: Hurricane Sandy - SBU Transit Updates

The following is a list of updates related to bus service on and around campus anticpated for Friday, November 2, Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4.  The Office of Emergency Management continues to advocate that students remain on campus at this time due to widespread power outages in the local area impacting traffic lights and commercial establishments.

Friday, November 2:

• Beginning 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM SBU Transit will add the Hospital/Chapin routes in addition to the current "Outer Loop" route

Saturday, November 3

• Normal Saturday service will resume
• Suffolk County Transit Bus service is reporting they will resume normal service

Sunday, November 4

• Normal Sunday service will resume with the following additions:
  • Shopping Route: There will be an increase in bus service to reduce time between runs from 45 minutes to 30 minutes
  • Railroad Route: In anticipation of LIRR service only being available at the Ronkonkoma Station, we will expand service from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM picking up from the Ronkonkoma Station.  These shuttles will service both the east and west campus.

Further updates for services beginning on Monday, November 5th will be provided as they become available.

 

Thursday, November 1, 2012 – 4:15 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Status Update

 As a result of Hurricane Sandy, State offices, facilities, and operations in New York City and Long Island will be closed, except for essential services on Friday, November 2, 2012.  Non-essential employees in those locations are directed not to report to work, without charge to leave accruals.  Essential employees must report for their regular shift or remain at work as directed. 

Stony Brook University Hospital continues a regular schedule for its operating rooms and ambulatory surgery center.

Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.  Please note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work.  All Research Foundation employees who are deemed essential including those who work at any Stony Brook Medicine outpatient facility that is open are expected to report for duty. This includes employees who work at Tech Park.

As a reminder to all students, classes scheduled for the remainder of this week have been canceled. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

 Classes and events are scheduled to resume on Monday, November 5th.  All employees should continue to monitor their  e-mail, the SB Advisory page atwww.stonybrook.edu/emergency/advisories, or the Office of Emergency Management “Alert” line at 631-632-5378, in the event there are further changes.

 

 

 Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 10:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Service Updates

The following is a list of updates related to campus services.  The Office of Emergency Management continues to advocate that students remain on campus due to widespread power outages in the local area impacting traffic lights and commercial establishments.

• Campus Bus service continues to operate on an "Outer Loop" route.  Students wishing to access east campus should exit at the Life Science bus stop and walk through the pedestrian tunnel to east campus.
• The Recreation Center is open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
• The SAC and Union are operating with food service in all areas.  Visit the campus dining website at http://www.campusdining.org/  for more information.
• The Student Health Service is open and operating on a normal schedule.
• The Counseling and Psycholgical Services (CAPS) office is open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

 

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 6:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Regional Services Status Update

The following is a list of updates from regional transportation, shelters, and other resources in the tr-state area:

LIRR and MTA information:

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the MTA's subway, bus and commuter rail services will be free for today and tomorrow, to encourage the use of mass transit as the region slowly recovers from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.  The free service began just after midnight Thursday and will last until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, and will allow for free rides on the NYC Subway and Bus network, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad.  Free travel will also be available on Access-a-Ride.  Check http://www.mta.info/index.html for more specific information.

Suffolk County Resources:

• Charging Stations (available to charge portable devices)
• Hauppauge-H Lee Dennison Bldg., Media Center – 1st Floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
• Yaphank-Bldg. C14 (Old Infirmary), Auditorium, 360 Yaphank Ave,, Yaphank, NY 11980
• Riverhead County Center-Lobby, 210 Center Dr., Riverhead, NY 11901

Charging stations will be open from 9:00am-8:00pm. Please be mindful that many residents may have to use the charging stations so be we ask everyone to work cooperatively to access power and please bring no more than 2 devices.  Please make sure to bring chargers for your 2 devices.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 6:00 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Status Update

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, State offices, facilities, and operations in New York City and Long Island will be closed, except for essential services on Thursday, November 1, 2012.  Non-essential employees in those locations are directed not to report to work, without charge to leave accruals.  Essential employees must report for their regular shift or remain at work as directed. Stony Brook University Hospital resumes a regular schedule for its operating rooms and ambulatory surgery center effective Thursday, November 1st.  Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.  Please note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work.  All Research Foundation employees who are deemed essential including those who work at any Stony Brook Medicine outpatient facility that is open are expected to report for duty. This includes employees who work at Tech Park.

All classes scheduled for the remainder of this week have been canceled. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.

It is our intention to resume classes as scheduled on Monday, November 5th.

Please continue to monitor this page or the Office of Emergency Management “Alert” line at 631-632-5378.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 9:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Campus Status Update

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, State offices, facilities, and operations in New York City and Long Island will be closed, except for essential services on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  Non-essential State employees in those locations are directed not to report to work, without charge to leave accruals.  Essential employees must report for their regular shift or remain at work as directed.  Please note that all University Hospital and Long Island State Veteran's Home employees are designated as essential.  The status of classes, events, and other services for the remainder of the week continue to be evaluated and updates will be posted here as they become available.

 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 10:41 PM: Governor's Message for State Employees

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, State offices, facilities, and operations in New York City and Long Island will be closed, except for essential services on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  Non-essential State employees in those locations are directed not to report to work, without charge to leave accruals.  Essential employees must report for their regular shift or remain at work as directed.  Please note that all University Hospital and Long Island State Veteran's Home employees are designated as essential.

 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 5:30 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management announces that network connectivity, including access to websites and email servers, has been restored at this time.  The following are the latest campus service updates:

• Campus bus service is operating on a limited schedule with service provided on the "Outer Loop" of the main campus.  Students wishing to travel to the east campus should utilize the Life Science bus stop and walk under the pedestrian tunnel.
• Campus Dining Hours for Wednesday, October 31st are as follows:
  • There will be no freshly made or grab n' go sushi available across campus
  • SAC: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Stony Brook Union: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    • Delancey Street: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Union Commons: 11:00 am - 2:00 am
  • Kelly Dining Center: 7:00 am - 3:00 am
  • Roth Food Court-
    • Pura Vida: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    • S3 Fusion: 11:30 am - 1:00 am
    • Wendys: 11:30 am - 1:00 am
    • Roth Market: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tabler Cafe: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
  • Jasmine: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Seawolves Marketplace: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • University Bookstore: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• The following locations are closed: Starbucks, Admin Food Cart, Life Sciences Food Cart

 Please continue to monitor this page for further updates on campus services and class or event cancellations.

 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 11:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to coordinate with local emergency officials.  In light of the widespread regional power outages and in the interest of safety for all members of the campus community, all classes and events scheduled for Wednesday October 31 are canceled. This applies to the Stony Brook campus, SB Southampton, SB Manhattan, and the School of Medicine including the School of Nursing, School of Health Technology and Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend and contact their clinical coordinators with questions.

Stony Brook University is experiencing a loss of network connectivity off campus that is impacting most IT services including email and websites.  The Division of Information Technology is working with our Internet Service Providers to resolve the problems, however they are related to the Hurricane Sandy outages being experienced by the tri-state area.

The majority of the campus, including all residence halls and the University Hospital, are operating on normal electrical power with no classes or regularly scheduled events.

Please call 631-632-5378 for further information.

We will continue to update this temporary website with information as it becomes available.

 

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 5:50 PM - Hazardous Road/Campus Conditions

There are reported wide-spread power outages throughout the region and numerous reports of downed trees and blocked roadways. Many traffic lights in areas surrounding the campus are no longer functioning. It is imperative that all students and non-essential employees remain indoors throughout the evening.

Residential students should follow previous directions provided and stay within campus residential facilities.

 

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 1:00 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy.  The following is an updated list of campus cancellations for Monday, October 29th:

• The Melville Library will be closed all day Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th for all services.

 

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 11:30 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions associated with Hurricane Sandy, all classes and events scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, have been canceled. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.  The University Police - Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the storm and provide further details throughout this event.  The following is the updated forecast:

• The High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6:00 pm tomorrow evening
• Southeast winds 30-50 mph with gusts 80-85 mph are expected (gusts to 90 mph) as the storm makes it way closer to landfall, which is expected between 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

During periods of high winds, all individuals should remain inside and away from windows as flying debris is likely and can cause serious injury.  Please continue to monitor this website for further updates throughout this event.

 

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 7:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy.  The following is an updated list of campus cancellations for Monday, October 29th:

• The Student Health Service will be closed today.  Any student requiring medical care is encouraged to call 333 or 911 from a campus phone.
• The Advanced Energy Conference scheduled to take place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on October 30th and 31st has been postponed to a future date.

 

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 1:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy.  The following is an updated campus dining schedule for Monday, October 29th:

Campus Dining is operating on a Sunday Schedule for all locations on Monday, October 29th.  All members of the campus community traveling to any of the locations below are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling around campus and to monitor this page for any instructions to shelter in place if the weather conditions deteriorate or prohibit safe movement on campus.

• The Tabler Arts Center, Administration Building, and Life Science  food service carts are closed.
• Stony Brook Union:
• Union Deli: 11:00am – 11:00pm
• Starbucks: 11:00am – 12:00am
• Union Commons: 10:30am – 2:00am
• Kelly Dining Center: 10:30am – 3:00am
• Roth Food Court: 12:00pm – 1:00am
• Tabler Cafe: CLOSED (will re-open Tuesday at 5:30pm)
• Student Activities Center: CLOSED
• Flo's Food Truck: CLOSED
• Lumpy's Food Truck: CLOSED
• Jasmine: CLOSED

Please visit the campus dining homepage at http://campusdining.org/service-change.php for updated food service hours throughout this storm event.  Please also continue to monitor this page for the latest forecast updates.

 

Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 7:00 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions associated with Hurricane Sandy, all classes and events scheduled for Monday, October 29th, 2012, have been canceled. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.  The University Police - Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the storm and provide further details about possible cancellation of classess and events for the remainder of the week as they become available.  At this time the following on-campus services have been adjusted as follows:

• SBU Transit will continue to operate regularly scheduled service for the remainder of the day Sunday, October 28th.
• SBU Transit will discontinue all services for Mondy, October 29th.  Visit www.stonybrook.edu/transportation for more information.
• The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 29th.  Visit http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/caps/index.shtml for more information.

 Please continue to monitor this page for the latest storm updates and impacts to Stony Brook classes, events, and activities.

 

Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 12:00 PM: Hurricane Sandy - Classes and Events Canceled

Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions associated with Hurricane Sandy, all classes and events scheduled for Monday, October 29th, 2012, have been canceled. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.  The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to closely monitor the storm track and weather forecasts for Hurricane Sandy. The following is the latest update:

• The National Weather Service has upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning for our area from 6:00 am Monday to 6:00 pm Tuesday. 
• Winds will be from the east increasing to 35-50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph Monday afternoon and night.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning  from 6:00 am Monday to 3:00 pm Tuesday.
• Astronomical high tides will result in tidal departures from 2-10' above normal.

Please continue to monitor this page for the latest storm updates and impacts to Stony Brook classes, events, and activities.

 

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 8:00 PM: Hurricane Sandy 

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to closely monitor the storm track and weather forecasts for Hurricane Sandy. The following is the latest update:

• The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for our area from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.  Winds will be from the northeast increasing to 30-40 mph with gusts between 50-60 mph Monday morning.
• Monday afternoon and into Monday evening winds will be from the east increasing to 40-55 mph with gusts between 70-80 mph Monday afternoon and evening.
• Late Monday night into Tuesday, winds will become southeast 35-45 mph with gusts between 50-60 mph.

Event Cancellations:

• The Staller Center has canceled the originally scheduled Sunday, October 28th, 7pm showing of the movie "Night of the Living Dead" and 9pm showing of "Shaun of the Dead."  Both of these events are postponed to Wednesday, October 31 at 7pm and 9pm respectively.  These events are free for students.  More information is available by visiting the Staller Center Facebook page at or the Staller Center home page. 

Please continue to monitor this page for the latest storm updates and impacts to Stony Brook classes, events, and activities.

 

Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 11:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management continues to closely monitor the storm track and weather forecasts for Hurricane Sandy. The following is the latest update:

• Although the storm weakened overnight, the storm has strengthened again and remains a category 1 hurricane.
• The Long Island, New York City, and Connecticut areas are well within the threat area.
• Winds are expected to increase throughout the day tomorrow with speeds of 15-25 mph expected by sunset, gusting to 30 mph (possibly 40-55 mph overnight.)
• Winds on Monday during the day are expected to reach speeds of 40-60 mph sustained, with gusts of 70-80 mph possible.
• Coastal flooding and severe high tides are predicted with possible tidal surges of 4-8' above normal. 

The University Police - Office of Emergency Management will notify the campus community of any class or event cancellations by early tomorrow afternoon and will continue to provide updates as necessary throughout the day Monday and Tuesday. Please continue to monitor this page for the latest updates during the storm.

 

Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:00 AM: Hurricane Sandy

The University Police Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring multiple weather forecasts in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The latest information has the trajectory of the hurricane heading directly for our area. Additionally, all forecasters concur that this storm can have an overwhelming impact throughout this region. Although difficult to predict the arrival of the most severe weather, the peak of the storm should arrive on Monday evening and continue throughout Tuesday. All individuals are encouraged to take necessary precautions and should monitor multiple media and weather sources and follow the advice of regional emergency officials throughout this event. If you haven’t done so already, please sign up for our SB Alert emergency notification system so that you can receive relevant information.  Visit www.stonybrook.edu/emergency/alerts.shtml to register.

Stony Brook University officials are currently preparing for the arrival of this storm by readying facilities in anticipation of the expected high winds and excessive rain amounts predicted. In addition, facilities personnel will be on campus and deployed throughout the storm and will be prepared to address issues as they develop. 

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work as scheduled. 

In the case of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, which can occur during the work day, an employee who wishes to leave early must secure supervisory approval, and charge this time to appropriate accruals.

The Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor this storm and will also provide the latest relevant information, including cancellations, changes, etc., as soon as it becomes available.

Friday, October 19, 2012 - 9:25AM: Road Closure

John S. Toll Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic at Commissary Drive today from 1:00PM to approximately 3:00PM. This closure is due to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Recreation Center.

 

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 3:30PM: South Campus Water Main Break

Campus Operations and Maintenance crews have repaired the water main break at the entrance to South Campus.  All students, faculty, and staff are asked to use caution as they exit campus in the event that there are any traffic conditions associated with the final cleanup and removal of construction equipment from the area.  Thank you for your patience during the outage period. 

 

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 2:30PM: South Campus Water Main Break

Campus Operations and Maintenance crews continue to work on the situation and are expecting it to be resolved shortly.  Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

 

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 12:30PM: South Campus Water Main Break

Campus Operations and Maintenance crews continue to work on the situation and are isolating the location of the break.  Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

 

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 9:30AM: South Campus Water Main Break

Campus Operations and Maintenance crews continue to work on the situation and hope to have it resolved by early afternoon.  The areas below are still the only locations impacted. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

 

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 7:30AM: South Campus Water Main Break

There is a water main break in the vicinity of South Campus.  The following buildings have been impacted:

• Suffolk Hall
• Dutchess Hall
• Rockland Hall
• Putnam Hall
• Discovery Hall
• Westchester Hall
• Sullivan Hall
• Endeavor Hall
• Dana Hall
• Nassau Hall
• Dental School

The Child Care Center has not been impacted by the break.  Campus Operations and Maintenance crews are on scene and working to resolve the issue.  Further updates will be posted as necessary.  Please continue to monitor this page.  

Tuesday - September 18, 2012 - 4:00 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Suffolk County until 11:00 p.m. this evening.  Strong gusty winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rain are expected over the next several hours.  Please continue to monitor the SB Advisory page for further updates

Friday, August 10, 2012 --- 2:13 PM

A FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY... 

THE PUBLIC REPORTED A THUNDERSTORM PRODUCING FLASH FLOODING OVER THE WARNED AREA WITH REPORTS OF FLOODING OF ROADWAYS IN BABYLON... ISLIP... GREAT RIVER... AND BOHEMIA. FLASH FLOODING REMAINS POSSIBLE WITH ANY THUNDERSTORMS PASSING THROUGH SUFFOLK COUNTY THROUGH 4 PM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING OF URBAN AREAS... HIGHWAYS... STREETS AND UNDERPASSES AS WELL AS OTHER DRAINAGE AREAS AND LOW LYING SPOTS.

NEVER DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. FLOOD WATERS ARE USUALLY DEEPER THAN THEY APPEAR. JUST ONE FOOT OF FLOWING WATER IS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO SWEEP VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD. WHEN ENCOUNTERING FLOODED ROADS MAKE THE SMART CHOICE... TURN AROUND... DONT DROWN.

 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS WATER COVERED BRIDGES...  DIPS... OR LOW WATER CROSSINGS. NEVER TRY TO CROSS A FLOWING STREAM...  EVEN A SMALL ONE... ON FOOT. TO ESCAPE RISING WATER MOVE UP TO HIGHER GROUND

 

Friday, August 10, 2012 --- 1:17 PM

 STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 12 MILES SOUTH OF GILGO STATE PARK... OR 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK... AND MOVING NORTH AT 40 MPH.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING... AND WINDS UP TO 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM. IN ADDITION... VERY HEAVY RAIN... WITH RAINFALL RATES BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES AN HOUR... IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. THIS COULD CAUSE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS... AND MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS.

LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES NUMBER ONE KILLERS. REMEMBER... IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER... YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. MOVE TO SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

 

Thursday - July 26th, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the forecast for our region over the next eight hours.  The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for NYC and the metropolitan area for later this afternoon. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

 -The first round of storms will end later this morning with a second system expected between 4pm and 8pm this evening

- Wind Speeds of up to 60 mph are possible with this system (50% confidence predicted)

- Large hail of 1" in diameter is possible (35% confidence predicted)

- Rainfall of 1.5 inches per hour with flooding in coastal and low lying areas possible

 We will continue to track this system closely in the event the storm track or forecast changes and will provide further updates throughout this event as necessary.

 

Monday - June 25th, 2012 - 8:45 a.m.

There was a power outage on campus at approximately 8:30 a.m.  Power has been restored to most areas of campus or is in the process of being restored at this time.  The west and east campus Emergency Operations Centers have been activated and will remain open throughout this event.  Further updates will be provided as necessary

 

Monday - June 25th, 2012 - 9:50 a.m.

At this time power has been restored to all areas on campus.  Campus Operations and Maintenance personnel are comtinuing to evaluate the electrical and building systems on campus.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our area until 2:00 p.m. today.  A cold front will pass through the region resulting in widespread thunderstorms.  Some of the storms will result in strong wind gusts and heavy rain with total accumulations of 3/4" - 1" possible.  Localized areas of severe rain over a short period of time could result in urban flooding.  Isolated flash flooding will be possibe in some areas as well.  Travel on local roadways will be impacted by the rainfall.  Extreme  caution should be exercised when driving through areas prone to flooding.  Please continue to monitor the SB Advisory page for further updates throughout this event.

 

Campus Emergency Management Drill: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

The Stony Brook University Police Department - Office of Emergency Management will be conducting an emergency exercise along with several external police, fire, and EMS agencies tomorrow, Tuesday June 5th, from 7:00 am until approximately 2:00 pm. This exercise will include loud verbal commands, mock patients and simulated gun fire. The exercise will take place in the vicinity of the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium and James College. Parking near the stadium will be limited and restricted to personnel working in the Student Health Service Building. Parking in areas of the administrative overflow lot will also be limited from 6:00 am until approximately 10:00 am. This is only a drill.

Tuesday - April 10th, 2012 - 8:00 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Alert for Nassau and Suffolk Counties from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. this evening. Members of the campus community are urged to discard cigarettes carefully and in the proper receptacles.  Any report of smoke or fire should be immediately reported to University Police at 631-632-3333 from a cellular phone or 911 from any campus phone.

 

Thursday - April 4th, 2012 - 1:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Alert for Nassau and Suffolk Counties this weekend. A Red Flag Warning is a warning issued to area firefighting agencies that conditions are ideal for fire ignition and propagation. Several factors enable wildfires to start easily and spread quickly at this time, including the lack of green vegetation, abundance of available fuels such as dry grass and leaves, warm temperatures and wind.

"NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 20 MPH...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES DROPPING TO NEAR 20 PERCENT...AND DRY FINE FUELS SUCH AS GRASSES AND BRUSH WILL RESULT IN AN ELEVATED RISK FOR THE SPREAD OF WILDFIRES FROM LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNSET. SIMILAR CONDITIONS ARE ALSO LIKELY AGAIN ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY." Open fires and the burning of brush is banned. You are also encouraged to not throw cigarettes on the ground or from your car. A carelessly tossed cigarette on the edge of a college campus, where students were registering for classes, is said to be the cause of the wildfire that burned homes, businesses and 5,500 acres of pine barrens in Westhampton during the summer of 1995. For more information on the Westhampton Wildfire visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_Central_Pine_Barrens For more information on the Red Flag Alert visit the National Weather Service at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/view/largemap.ph

Winter Weather Advisory: Friday, January 20, 2012 - 10:20 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from 1:00 am through 4:00 pm Saturday afternoon. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches turning to rain late Saturday morning and ending Saturday afternoon.
• Winds of 5 - 10mph with temperatures in the teens to lower 20s.
• Visibility levels may occasionally reach one half mile with travel difficulties due to snow covered roads. Caution is strongly advised if travel is necessary.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide further updates throughout this event as necessary. Please continue to monitor this site for updates.

Road Closure: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 1:00 pm

As part of an ongoing effort to improve the hospital's electrical reliability, the Stony Brook Medical Center Facilities Department is installing a new high voltage electrical feeder.

• On Friday, December 16th, Circle Road will be closed to all traffic beginning at 1am until 6am when one lane will be opened with alternating flag controlled travel in both directions for the remainder of the day.
• On Saturday, December 17th, continuing work may require that, at times, one lane be temporarily closed with alternating flag controlled travel in both directions.
• On/by Sunday, December 18th, both lanes are expected to be open to all traffic.
• On Monday, December 19th, between 8am and 2pm, paving will require the alternate closing of one lane and flag controlled travel in both directions using the open lane.

During this project the Life Sciences/HSC underpass is to remain open to pedestrian traffic at all times.

Signs informing pedestrians of the designated pathways will be posted on each side of the underpass/pedestrian walkway. At varying times during this project the underpass walkway or roadway will be closed and, at those times, pedestrians will be directed to the designated open pathway leading to the HSC plaza.

Road Closure Update: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 3:00 pm

Beginning Saturday, December 5th from 6:00 am through 5:00 pm the North Entrance will be closed. Circle Road will be closed from Stadium Road to LIRR Parking Lot.

Please use the main entrance for access to the campus. John S Toll Drive will be open to through traffic.

We will continue to update the campus community on the status of this project and changing traffic patterns as that information becomes available.

Road Closure Update: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 9:30 am

Beginning Tuesday, November 15, the North Entrance to campus will be closed to all entry and exit traffic and is scheduled to re-open after 3 pm on Friday, November 18. Circle Road will remain open for on campus travel as a loop road.

To exit and/or leave campus during that period please use the Main and South entrances. We will continue to update the campus community on the status of this project and changing traffic patterns as that information becomes available.

Road Closure Update: Monday, November 7, 2011 - 1:20 pm

Beginning Tuesday, November 8, 2011 there will be a change to the traffic pattern on Circle Road at the North Entrance.

Access to the Southeast on Circle Road will be CLOSED to all vehicles. All traffic at the North Entrance will be directed Southwest toward the LIRR lots and athletic fields. Please use the main entrance for access to the following:

• Stadium Road
• Administration Building
• Administration Parking Structure
• Wang and Staller Center

We will continue to update the campus community on the status of this project and changing traffic patterns as the informaiton becomes available.

Road Closure: Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Starting today, Wednesday, November 2, until the completion of the North Entrance Construction, Toll Drive will be open to through traffic in both directions from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Nationwide Emergency Alert Test: Monday, November 7, 2011 - 1:15 pm

On Wednesday, November 9th at 2:00 pm (EST) the federal government will be conducting the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested. This event will be just a test and not a real emergency alert.

The national Emergency Alert System is an alert and warning system that can be activated by the President to provide information to the American public during emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors, and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. The test is an important exercise in ensuring that the system is effective in communicating critical information to the public in the event of a real national emergency. A national test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system, as well as its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers both nationally and regionally. The test will also provide the FCC and FEMA a chance to identify improvements that need to be made to build a modernized and fully accessible Emergency Alert System.

For additional information about this test please visit:

FEMA: http://fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=55722

FCC: http://fcc.gov/encyclopedia/emergency-alert-system-nationwide-test

Road Closure: Monday, October 31, 2011

Beginning Monday, October 31, 2011, Circle Road will be closed to all traffic from the North Entrance heading southwest toward the LIRR Commuter Parking Lot until Friday, November 4, 2011. Following that the North Entrance and Circle Road heading in both directions will be closed to all traffic to allow for connection of the new roadway with the existing roadway. This closure is expected to last from November 7 through November 11, 2011. This work is weather dependent so this notice will be updated as more specific information becomes available.

Please use the Main Entrance to enter and exit campus during this period. Traffic heading to the DEC Building and SCDPW will be allowed through during this closure.

Winter Weather Advisory - Saturday, October 28, 2011 3:00 pm

• Accumulations of 2 to 6 inches of snow are possible overnight for most of Long Island and Southeastern Connecticut
• Winds will remain North at 25 to 35 mph sustained with gusts to 60 mph
• Visibility will be one quarter of a mile or less at times
• Rain will continue as a wintry mix during the remainder of the afternoon today and transition to all snow overnight
• Travel will be extremely hazardous at times overnight and should be limited to essential travel only

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the storm and provide relevant updates throughout this event.

• Sustained windsfrom the North of at least 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
• Potential for downed trees.
• Increased potential for downed power lines with wind and possible snow accumulation on trees in some areas.

• Tidal surges 1.5 - 3 feet above normal.
• Widespread minor coastal flooding.
• Isolated moderate coastal flooding.

Travel will be dangerous this afternoon and overnight today and should be avoided if possible.  The Office of Emergency Management will continue to track the progress of this weather pattern and provide relevant updates as necessary.

Campus Emergency Siren Test: October 12, 2011

As part of our continued commitment to enhance safety measures on campus, the University Police Office of Emergency Management will be conducting the Fall semester test of our campus siren. The tests will take place on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm and each will be 60 seconds in length. For an audio sample of the siren tones, please click here.

In addition, we will also be testing the voice capable fire alarm system installed in many of our campus buildings. In an emergency, this enhanced system allows pertinent instructions, such as evacuation or sheltering procedures, to be transmitted to building occupants. Tomorrow's test is an exercise only and does not require evacuation or other action on the part on the part of building occupants.

Hurricane Recovery: Wednesday, August 31 - 9:45 am

In an effort to assist the campus community with recovery after Hurricane Irene, the University Police Office of Emergency Management would like to provide you with the following resources:

• Cell Phone Charging: http://fios1news.com/longisland/node/7064
• Free Ice: Call 631-987-0706 for more information
• Red Cross Shelters: http://app.redcross.org/nss-app/
• Showers: The University Sports Complex is open for members of the campus community who need to utilize locker rooms. Locker rooms are open Monday - Friday from 7 am through 11 pm. Locker rooms are located across from the pool. Members should bring their Stony Brook ID.
• Hardship Fund: http://www.stonybrook.edu/hardshipfund/
• Food Services: http://www.licares.org

Please continue to monitor this site for more information. 

Campus Safety Advisory: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 12:00 pm

As part of our continuing effort to keep the campus community informed about matters of safety, we are notifying you that a male staff member reported that at approximately 9:30 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2011 he was the victim of an attempted robbery. The victim stated as he was placing items into the rear of his vehicle, which was parked in the Mendelsohn and H Quad parking lot, he was approached by a dark skinned male carrying a pocket knife who demanded the victim turn over his wallet. The victim refused the demand for the wallet and the perpetrator ran off through the woods in an unknown direction. The victim did not sustain any injuries.

The male is described as approximately 5'11" with black hair and a goatee, wearing a long black sleeve shirt and black shorts. The victim stated the mail spoke with a foreign accent.

As a result of this incident, University Police have increased foot and vehicular patrols within parking lots. Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident is encouraged to call University Police at 631-632-3333.

As a reminder, members of the campus community are encouraged to visit our campus safety page at http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/safety.shtml to learn more about the various safety programs and initiatives provided by Stony Brook University.

Excessive Heat Advisory: Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 12:30 pm

A Heat Advisory for outdoor work has been issued by the Department of Environmental Health & Safety from 11:00 am through 7:00 pm tonight. Outdoor environmental temperatures and conditions warrant that workers take precautions and preventative measures to avoid heat stress. Be advised that heat stress exposure monitoring is conducted during mid-morning hours. Outdoor environmental temperatures and conditions can be more severe during the mid-day hours.

For additional information on heat stress please visit the EH&S web site.

Heat Advisory: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 12:00 pm

A Heat Advisory for outdoor work has been issued by the Department of Environmental Health & Safety from 11:00 am through 7:00 pm today. Outdoor environmental temperatures and conditions warrant that workers take precautions and preventative measures to avoid heat stress.

Be advised that heat stress exposure monitoring is conducted during mid-morning hours. Outdoor environmental temperatures and conditions can be more severe during the mid-day hours. For additional information on Heat Stress please visit the EH&S website.

Tornado Watch: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 2:50 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for our area until 8 pm tonight. The conditions are favorable for a Tornado formation in the tri-state area including Nassau and Suffolk counties. The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor this system and provide further updates throughout this event as necessary. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

Patient Influx Drill: Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Stony Brook University Police Office of Emergency Management will be conducting an emergency exercise along with several ambulance and police departments on the Research and Development campus today from 7:00 am until approximately 12:00 pm. This exercise will include loud verbal commands, mock patients and simulated gun fire. This is only a drill.

Technical Rescue Drill: April 23rd, 2011

On Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 am, the Setauket Fire Department will be hosting a technical rescue drill in the Physics Building. They will be performing a high angle rope rescue simulating a scaffolding collapse with a worker dangling from their safety harness. There will be numerous Fire Departments on campus along with University Fire Marshals. This is only a drill.

For more information on the University Fire Marshals please visit the Fire Safety web site. 

Spring 2011 Semester Siren Test: April 13th, 2011

As part of our continued commitment to enhancing safety measures on campus, the Spring 2011 Semester Siren Test will take place on Wednesday, April 13th. The test will be 60-seconds in duration and will sound at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. This is only a test.

For more information on the campus outdoor siren please visit the Outdoor Warning Siren web site.

SBVAC Functional Exercise: Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps. (SBVAC) will be conducting an emergency response drill in and around Benedict College on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. This exercise will involve multiple ambulances with mock patients and loud verbal commands. This is only a drill.

C-CERT Functional Exercise: Friday, March 25, 2011 - 3:00 pm

The Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) will be conducting and emergency drill in and around Tabler Quad on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 01:00 pm until 5:00 pm. This exercise will involve simulated events and loud verbal commands with approximately 60 participants. This is only a drill.

Winter Weather Advisory: Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 10:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from midnight tonight and lasting until 2pm tomorrow afternoon. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Accumulations of 1-2" of snow are expected overnight with another 2-3" possible before late afternoon tomorrow.
• Light snow will develop before midnight and then continue moderately overnight through late tomorrow morning.
• Caution is strongly advised if travel is necessary as roadways will likely be snow covered for the morning commute.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide further updates throughout this event as necessary. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

Winter Weather Update: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 8:00 am

Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions, all classes scheduled to begin at or prior to 12:30 pm today, Wednesday, February 2nd have been canceled.  All classes schedule to begin after 12:30 pm will be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.  The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions on some roadways are still impacted by icing and flooding conditions.  Please exercise extreme caution when traveling, allow extra time, and avoid all unecessary travel if possible.  Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses.  When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work.  During emergencies, non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open.  Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.  Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work. 

SBU TRANSIT ADVISORY

• As a result of the inclement weather conditions, SBU Transit Service has been suspended between the hours of 5:30 am and 11:00 am today.  After 11:00 am SBU Transit will operate on its regular Service Level A schedule.  Additionally, the Southampton Shuttle scheduled to leave the SAC circle at 10:00 am will depart as scheduled.

Winter Weather Update: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 4:30 am

Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions, all classes scheduled to begin at or prior to 12:30 pm today, Wednesday, February 2nd have been canceled.  All classes schedule to begin after 12:30 pm will be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School.  Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend clinical rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns.  The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions will be impacted by icing and flooding conditions during the morning commute.  Please avoid all unecessary travel and take all precuations if travel is required.  Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses.  When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work.  During emergencies, non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open.  Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.  Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed essential and therefore must report to work. 

Special Weather Statement and Freezing Rain Advisory: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 7:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement and Freezing Rain Advisory which is in effect until 9am on Wednesday, February 2nd. The following is an updated forecast:

• Precipitation will be in the form of freezing drizzle and sleet before midnight and then sleet after midnight.
• Accumulations of less than 1/2" of ice by tomorrow morning are expected by 9am.
• Temperatures will be below freezing overnight and allow for a continued glaze of ice on untreated walkways and roadways.

Driving conditions will be impacted and extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to or around campus. Please continue to monitor this page for possible delays and cancellations.

Winter Weather Advisory: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 3:00 pm

The Winter Storm Watch for our area has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory and is in effect until 7pm on Wednesday, February 2nd. The following is an updated forecast:

• Precipitation will be sporadic in our area over the next several hours and then increase in intensity after midnight tonight.
• Conditions are expected to bring a mix of sleet and rain overnight tonight with accumulations of less than 1/4" - 1/2" of ice by tomorrow morning.
• Late Wednesday night there will be strong gusty winds of 15-30 mph as the system leaves our area.

We will continue to track this system closely and will provide further updates throughout this event. Driving conditions will be impacted and extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to or around campus. Please continue to monitor this page for possible delays and cancellations.

Winter Storm Watch: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 2:00 pm

At this time University classes and events are being held as scheduled with the following exceptions:

• Comedian Aziz Ansari scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 8pm, Staller Main Stage has been postponed due to the Winter Storm Warning. The event is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 9th.  All other information for this event remains the same.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions are being affected by this storm system. Please avoid unnecessary travel and take all precautions if travel is required. 

Winter Storm Warning: Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 4:30 am

The Winter Storm Watch for our area has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning and is in effect until 7pm Wednesday, February 2nd.  The following is an updated forecast:

• Snow is likely today before noon then changing to snow and ice thereafter with snow accumulations of 2-4" by this evening.
• Conditions are expected to change to a mix of sleet this evening and overnight tonight with accumulations of less than 1/2" of ice by Wednesday morning.
• Precipitation will continue throughout the day Wednesday in the form of rain, sleet, and eventually snow again Wednesday evening.
• Total accumulations of 3-5" of snow and sleet, and 1/3" of ice are likely by late Wednesday before the system leaves our area.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide updates throughout the event. Driving conditions are likely to be impacted by this weather system and drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling. 

Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

Winter Storm Watch: Monday, January 31, 2011 - 3:30 pm

The Winter Storm Watch for our area remains in effect until Wednesday evening. The Nations Weather Service expects to upgrade some portions of the tri-state area to snow advisory and/or warning levels but the specific regions have yet to be determined. The following is an updated forecast:

• Snow is possible after midnight tonight with less than an inch to 2-3" by 9am Tuesday morning.
• Conditions are expected to change to a mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain through the day Tuesday and into Tuesday evening.
• The mix is then expected to change to all ice with the heaviest precipitation occurring between 1am and 4am Wednesday morning.
• Total accumulations of 1/4" to 1/2" of ice are possible before temperatures rise above freezing later in the day Wednesday.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide updates throughout the event. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

Winter Storm Watch: Monday, January 31, 2011 - 9:30 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. A Winter Storm Watch means that there is the potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations and travel will likely be impacted. The following is the current forecast:

• Snow is expected to begin Tuesday morning around sunrise and continue throughout the day as sleet and snow.
• Conditions are expected to change to a mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain Tuesday night.
• The wintry mix is then expected to change to all rain during the day Wednesday.
• Total accumulations of 2-5" of snow with an additional 1/2 to 1" of ice are possible by Wednesday evening.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide updates throughout the event. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

Winter Storm Warning: Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 11:30 am

All classes that begin at or after 11:00am will be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home are open.  

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions on roadways may still be hazardous during this morning's commute. Please avoid all unnecessary travel and take all precautions if travel is required.

• SBU TRANSIT ADVISORY
  • As a result of the inclement weather conditions the SBU Transit will operate on a Service Level C schedule after 12:00 pm today. For additional information or questions please contact SBU Transit at 631-632-3741 or 631-632-6418. 
• NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
  • The International Graduate Student Orientation will be held as scheduled, today at 1:00 pm in the Student Activities Center Auditorium. The office of Visa and Immigration services will be open for intake interviews nor new students in E5310 Melville Library (5th floor.)

Winter Storm Warning: Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 8:30 am

All classes scheduled to begin prior to 11:00 am today, Thursday, January 27 have been canceled. All classes that begin at or after 11:00am will be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home are open.  

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions on roadways may still be hazardous during this morning's commute. Please avoid all unnecessary travel and take all precautions if travel is required.

• SBU TRANSIT ADVISORY
  • As a result of the inclement weather conditions, SBU Transit service has been suspended between 5:30 am and 12:00 pm today.  After 12:00 pm, SBU Transit will operate on a Service Level C schedule. For additional information or questions please contact SBU Transit at 631-632-3741 or 631-632-6418.

 

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 11:30 pm

Due to the expected inclement weather conditions, all classes scheduled to begin prior to 11:00 am tomorrow, Thursday, January 27 have been canceled. All classes that begin at or after 11:00am will be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.  

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions during the morning commute may be affected. Please avoid all unnecessary travel and take all precautions if travel is required.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

In the case of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, which can occur during the work day, an employee who wishes to leave early must secure supervisory approval, and charge this time to appropriate accruals.

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 2:00 pm

At this time University classes and events are being held as scheduled with the following exceptions:

• INTERNATIONAL FRESHMEN WORKSHOPS - CANCELED
  • The workshops for new international freshmen originally scheduled for Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at 10:00 am are canceled.  Students with questions should contact the Student Orientation & Family Programs Office at (631) 632-6710
• TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION - DELAYED START
  • The new transfer student orientation and registration program scheduled for Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at 8:30 will start at 12:30 pm.  New transfer students should check-in promptly in the Student Activities Center lobby at 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 27th.  Please allow extra travel time to reach the Stony Brook campus.  The orientation will end by 6:00 pm.  Students with questions should contact the Student Orientation & Family Programs Office at (631) 632-6710
• GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION - CANCELED
  • The Graduate Student orientation scheduled for Thursday, January 27th, 2011 has been canceled and rescheduled for Friday, January 28th, 2011.  The location and times remain the same.
• FOOD SERVICE HOURS
  • Visit the FSA website for updated information and service hours.

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 12:00 pm

The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10am today through 6am Thursday morning. The following is the forecast at this time:

• A heavy band of snow is moving into our area between now and 1pm.
• This band may produce snowfall rates of 1-2" per hour.
• Visibility may be reduced to as little as 1/4 mile in some locations.
• Updated accumulations of 3-7" today are possible with an additional 5-9" possible overnight.
• Winds of 15-25 mph are expected across our area with gusts as high as 35 mph.
• Traveling is expected to be hazardous during the commute this evening, as well as possibly tomorrow morning in some areas. Please exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and will provide further updates throughout the event. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 8:00 am

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for our area to a Winter Storm Warning. The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10am today through 6am Thursday morning. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• The storm system will bring periods of heavy snow and sleet mix this afternoon and evening.
• There is the potential for 4-10" of snow accumulations across Long Island.
• Winds of 15-25 mph are expected with gusts to 35 mph.
• Driving and roadway conditions may be slippery and extreme caution is advised if travel is necessary.

Winter Storm Watch: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 3:00 pm

The University Police Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the winter weather system headed to our region. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area beginning tomorrow afternoon through Thursday morning. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• The storm system will bring a mix of rain and snow Wednesday afternoon through Thursday early morning.
• Precipitation is expected to change to all snow, with the heaviest occurring overnight Wednesday.
• There is the potential for 6-10" of snow accumulations by the Thursday morning commute.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and will provide further updates throughout the event. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

Hazardous Weather Advisory: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 9:30 am

The University Police Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring a winter weather system headed to our region. The National Weather Service has not yet issued an advisory but they are warning of accumulation potential and a mix of freezing rain and snow through Thursday morning. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Snow will start this morning and continue until this afternoon with accumulations of 1-2" possible locally.
• The storm system will move from the southeast coast tonight with a mix of rain and snow.
• Snow and rain are expected to continue throughout the day Wednesday and then change to all snow overnight into Thursday morning. 
• There is the potential for 3-5" of snow and sleet accumulations by Thursday morning.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and will provide further updates throughout the event. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.

Winter Weather Advisory: Friday, January 21, 2011 - 8:45 am

The storm system impacting our area has left the region and most snowfall has stopped across Long Island.  Please continue to exercise extreme caution when traveling as slippery conditions and areas of black ice may exist on some roadways.

The University is operating under a normal schedule.  Classes and events are scheduled to be held as normal.

Winter Weather Advisory: Friday, January 21, 2011 - 3:45 am

At this time, the University is operating under a normal schedule.  Classes and events are scheduled to be held as normal.

Snow has begun to fall across Suffolk County.  Please exercise extreme caution when traveling on roadways as slippery conditions are possible in some areas.

Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory: Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 10:30 pm

The Winter Weather Advisory for Long Island and Connecticut beginning remains in effect until 10:00 am tomorrow. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Accumulations of 1-3" are expected overnight with another 2-3" possible before the snow ends tomorrow.
• Heaviest snow is expected between 3:00 am and 7:00 am.
• Caution is strongly advised if travel is necessary.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide further updates through this event. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory: Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 4:30 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Long Island and Connecticut beginning at 11:00 pm this evening and until 10:00 am Friday. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Accumulations of 2-6" are likely Thursday night into Friday morning.
• Snow is expected to start by 11:00 pm tonight and into the Friday morning commute, ending Friday afternoon in our area.
• Heaviest snow is expected between 3:00 am and 7:00 am.
• Snowfall rates of 1-1 1/2" per hour are expected during the height of the storm.
• Temperatures are expected to average well below 15 degrees of normal range.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and provide further updates through this event. Please continue to monitor this page for updates.

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 6:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for our area.  Scattered snow showers are possible this evening with little or no accumulation and ending before 10:00 pm.  Travel may still be hazardous due to blowing snow and freezing temperatures overnight.  All University classes and events are scheduled to be held as normal for Thursday, January 13, 2011.

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 7:30 am

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for our area.  The doppler radar is tracking a band of very heavy snow extending from Newtown, Connecticut to Old Field and East Patchogue in Suffolk County.  Snowfall rates of 2-4" per hour are possible in this band as well as isolated thunder.  Accumulations of 15-20" are possible before the storm is expected to taper off later this morning and afternoon.

Winter Storm Warning: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 3:30 am

Snow has been falling at a steady rate in our area for the last several hours.  Heavy snow fall and high winds is making for extremely hazardous travel.  Please consider the following safety precautions throughout the storm:

• Please stay off of roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary to enable snowplows and other emergency responders to do their jobs.
• If you have a power emergency off campus, the Long Island Power Authority's downed wire or power outage hotline can be reached at 800-490-0075 or 631-755-6900.
• Use care when removing snow.  When shoveling, lift with your legs bent, not your back, and be sure not to pick up too much snow at once.
• Operate snow blowers safely and be sure to stop the engine before clearing foreign objects or snow from the equipment.

Winter Storm Warning: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 3:30 pm

Due to the expected inclement weather conditions, all classes scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 12 have been canceled. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses and includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Technology & Management, School of Social Welfare, and the Dental School. Students with clinical obligations should make every effort to attend rotations and contact their clinical coordinators with any questions or concerns. The University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home will remain open.  

The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions will likely be effected by high winds and blowing snow throughout the day tomorrow. Please avoid all unnecessary travel and take all precautions if travel is required.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses. When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work. During emergencies non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open. Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules. Please also note, University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed 'essential' and therefore must report to work.

In the case of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, which can occur during the work day, an employee who wishes to leave early must secure supervisory approval, and charge this time to appropriate accruals.

Special Notifications:

SBU Transit Advisory:

Effective January 11, 2011, Stony Brook University Transit will operate Service Level C until 9:00pm (last departure from SAC Loop at 8:30 pm). There will be no SBU Transit Service after 9:00 pm on January 11, 2011 continuing through January 12, 2011.

Any questions should be forwarded to SBU Transit at (631) 632-3741 or (631) 632-6418. 

The Emergency Operations Center will continue to monitor the latest forecasts, provide notifications and update information on this site, WUSB 90.1 FM Radio, Campus Cable Channel 8, and the usual external media stations. Please continue to monitor this site for further updates.

Student Activites Center and Student Union:

All events at the Student Activities Center and Student Union are canceled for Wednesday, January 12, 2011.  The SAC and Union will maintain posted hours of operation for Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

Winter Storm Warning: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 2:30 pm

The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for our area from 7:00 pm tonight through Wednesday at 6:00 pm. The following is summary of the forecast at this time:

• Snow is expected to move into our area later tonight with the heaviest snow occurring between midnight and 7:00 am Wednesday morning.
• Snowfall will be heavy at times with new accumulations of 10-15" and higher amounts possible locally.
• Snowfall rates of 2-3" per hour are possible during the height of the storm.
• Wind gusts are expected to be between 25-35 mph with visibility at less than 1/4 mile at times.
• Travel will be extremely hazardous and should be limited to emergencies only.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and provide further updates throughout. Please continue to monitor this site for further updates.

Winter Storm Warning: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 8:00 am

The Winter Storm Watch for our area is no longer in effect. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. The Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from 7:00 pm Tuesday evening through Wednesday at 6:00 pm. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Snow is expected to move into our area Tuesday night with the heaviest snow occurring between midnight and Wednesday morning.
• Snowfall will be heavy at times with new accumulations of 7-14" and higher amounts possible locally.
• Wind gusts are expected to be between 25-35 mph with visibility at less than 1/4 mile at times.
• Travel will be extremely hazardous and should be limited to emergencies only.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and will provide updates throughout. Please continue to monitor this site for further updates.

Winter Storm Watch: Monday, January 10, 2011 - 1:30 pm

The University Police Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring a winter weather system headed to our region. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. The following is a summary of the forecast at this time:

• Snow is expected to move into our area late Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning.
• Snowfall will be heavy at times with accumulations of 6-12" possible.
• Wind gusts are expected to be between 25-35 mph with visibility at less than 1/4 mile at times.
• Travel will be hazardous overnight Tuesday and during the day on Wednesday.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system and will provide further updates throughout. Please continue to monitor this site for further updates.

Winter Weather Advisory: Friday, January 7, 2011 - 1:00 pm

Snow has begun to fall steadily in our area. The updated forecast is as follows:

• New accumulations of 1-3" are possible during the day today.
• An additional 1-2" are possible overnight tonight into Saturday.
• Precipitation overnight may include a mix of rain and snow.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and provide further updates throughout this event. Please continue to check this advisory page for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory: Friday, January 7, 2011 - 4:00 am

The Winter Weather Advisory for our area is in effect until midnight tonight.  A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. At this time the following is a brief overview of expected weather:

• Snow is moving in northeast New Jersey and New York City early this morning.
• Bands of moderate to heavy snow are expected to develop over our area late this morning and afternoon.
• Afternoon and evening travel will likely be impacted and motorists are urged to use caution if travel is necessary.
• Total accumulations are expected to range from 3-5"

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and provide further updates throughout this event. Please continue to check this advisory page for updates.

Winter Weather Advisory: Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 5:30 pm

The Winter Storm Watch for our area is no longer in effect and the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow beginning 4:00 am Friday until 1:00 am Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. At this time the following is a brief overview of expected weather:

• Snow may be heavy for a period of late Friday morning into Friday evening.
• Accumulations are expected to range from 2-5".

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and provide further updates throughout this event. Please continue to check this advisory page for updates.

Winter Storm Watch: Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 2:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area beginning tomorrow morning. A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, and ice accumulations that may impact travel. At this time the following is a brief overview of expected weather:

• Snow will likely begin Friday morning and become heavier Friday afternoon and into the evening.
• Accumulations are expected to range from 2-6" by the time the storm has passed through our region.
• Visibility is expected to be from 1-3 miles with areas of less than 1/2 mile during peak periods of snow.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to track this system closely and provide further updates throughout this event. Please continue to check this advisory page for updates.

Blizzard Warning: Monday, December 27, 2010 9:00 am

The Blizzard Warning for our area remains in effect until 12:00 pm today.  Strong winds are expected during the day today with gusts to 50 mph.  Extremely dangerous travel conditions will exist today and strong winds will cause considerable blowing and drifting snow.  Visibilities will be near zero at times with whiteout conditions possible.  Campus roadway conditions are improving and the snow removal process will be ongoing throughout the day.  Please remain off roadways unless travel is absolutely essential.

Blizzard Warning: Sunday, December 26, 2010 9:00 pm

The Blizzard Warning for our area remains in effect until Monday, December 26th, at 6:00 pm.  The snow is expected to mix with sleet before midnight tonight and taper off between 2:00 and 4:00 am tomorrow.  Strong winds are expected overnight which will cause blowing snow and inhibit visibility.  Travel will continue to be hazardous overnight and motorists should exercise caution if emergency travel becomes necessary.

At this time, the University is operating under a normal schedule. The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the forecast and closely track the storm overnight.  Any information regarding possible cancellations and conditions related to the storm will be posted here.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses.  When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work.  During emergencies, non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open.  Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.  Please note, the University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed "essential" and therefore must report to work.

Blizzard Warning: Sunday, December 26, 2010 3:00 pm

The Blizzard Warning for our area remains in effect until Monday, December 26th, at 6:00 pm.  Total snowfall amounts are now predicted to be between 15-20", with some areas receiving as much as 24".  The snow is expected to continue heavily overnight before tapering off Monday during the day.  Strong winds are expected throughout this event with gusts in excess of 60 mph possible tonight.  Travel is extremely hazardous and local officials have requested that residents remain off of the roadways absent emergency circumstances. 

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the latest forecast and closely track the storm throughout the day.  Periodic updates regarding cancellations and conditions related to the storm will be posted here.

Blizzard Warning: Saturday, December 25, 2010 4:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area beginning tomorrow morning at 6:00 am and lasting until Monday, December 26th, at 6:00 pm.  A blizzard warning means falling or blowing snow with strong winds is likely.  Forecasts suggest winds will be in excess of 40 mph during the day Sunday which may cause whiteout conditions.  Total Snowfall amounts may vary between 11" and 16" before the storm passes our area.  Please avoid travel if possible and exercise extreme caution on roadways if travel is necessary.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the latest forecast and closely track the storm throughout the day.  Periodic updates regarding cancellations and conditions related to the storm will be posted here.

Campus Safety Notification - Friday, November 19, 2010 - 9:30 pm

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the campus community with timely warnings on matters of public safety, we are informing you that a male student reported to University Police that at approximately 1:00 am this morning three individuals acting in concert stole US Currency and other items from him while he was in the vicinity of Schick College. During the confrontation, the victim was struck in the head with a hard black object causing a laceration requiring medical attention.

University Police Investigators have been working throughout the day to ascertain additional information and have been able to recently verify that two males and one female assailant fled the campus in what is described as an early model four door green Infiniti with substantial body damage and a missing side view mirror. If anyone in the campus community observes a vehicle matching the description provided, they should immediately notify University Police by dialing 911 from a campus phone or (631) 632-3333 from a cell phone.

As a reminder, members of the campus community are encouraged to visit our campus safety page at www.stonybrook.edu/sb/safety to learn more about the various safety programs and initiatives provided by Stony Brook University.

HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY - Friday, October 29th, 2010 - 4:15pm

The United States Department of Homeland Security and the President of the United States are confirming that two packages headed for locations in Chicago have been found to contain explosives.  Investigations throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and several countries overseas are underway in an effort to ascertain further information.  Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY - Friday, October 29th, 2010 - 12:00pm

The United States Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies are investigating several reports of suspicious packages on board UPS cargo planes and in UPS delivery vehicles.  Officials are urging all citizens to be vigilant for any suspicious items or unexpected deliveries.  Investigations are underway in Brooklyn, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the United Kingdom.  Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Fall 2010 Semester Siren Test: October 13, 2010

As part of our continued commitment to enhancing safety measures on campus, the Fall 2010 semester siren tests will take place on Wednesday, October 13th. The test will be 60-seconds in duration and will sound at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. This is only a test.

For more information on the campus outdoor siren please visit the Outdoor Warning Siren site.

Hazardous Weather Advisory: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 12:00 pm

The National Weather Service has upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning for our area from 11:00 am today until 6:00 am Friday.  Sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts of 60 mph are expected late this afternoon and into this evening.  These winds may cause downed trees, power outtages, and coastal flooding.  New rainfall totals of 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches total for the Tri-State area are possible through Friday morning.  Please continue to check this advisory page for further updates

Hazardous Weather Advisory: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 4:00 pm

The Flood Watch issued for our area remains in effect. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for our area from Thursday morning until Thursday night.  Sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts of 50-60 mph may cause downed trees, power outtages, and coastal flooding.  Rainfall totals in excess of 1-2 inches per hour are possible tonight into tomorrow and there is a potential for upwards of 3.5 inches of total rainfall for Suffolk County.  Please continue to check this advisory page for further updates

Hazardous Weather Advisory: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:00 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from late tonight through late Friday night. Rainfall totals in excess of 4 inches are possible and there is a potential for flooding in prone areas. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph are likely through late Thursday night. Please continue to check this advisory page for further updates.

Severe Weather Advisory: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 3:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the counties surrounding our area until 6pm this evening.  At this time there is not an active watch for Suffolk County, however strong winds and rain are expected this evening and over the course of the next several days. Localized flooding and heavy rainfall may be possible during these time periods.  Please continue to check this advisory page for further updates.

Severe Weather Advisory: Friday, September 3, 2010 - 8:00 am

The National Weather Service continues the Tropical Storm Warning for our area.  At this time Earl is approximately 350 miles south-soutwest of Long Island traveling North-Northeast at 18 mph and with sustained winds of 105 mph making it a Category 2 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.  Earl is still expected to pass approximately 150 miles Southeast of Montauk point later this evening and the impact areas throughout Suffolk County and the surrounding waters are still the most susceptible to storm effects.  Tropical Storm conditions are expected to begin later this afternoon with winds within the 35-45 mph range, gusting to 50 mph.  Please continue to check this advisory page for further updates throughout this event.

Severe Weather Advisory: Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 5:00 pm

The National Weather Service continues the Tropical Storm Warning for our area.  At this time Earl is approximately 650 miles south-soutwest of Long Island traveling North-Northwest at 15 mph and with sustained winds of 125 mph making it a Category 3 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.  Earl is still expected to pass approximately 150 miles Southeast of Montauk point Friday evening and the impact areas remain unchanged as Eastern Long Island, the surrounding waters, and Southern Connecticut.  Tropical Storm conditions are still expected to begin Friday afternoon with winds within the 30-40 mph range, gusting to 60 mph.  Please continue to check this advisory page for further updates throughout this event.

Severe Weather Advisory: Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 7:00 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for our area.  A Tropical Storm Warning announcement means that sustained winds of 39-73 mph are expected within the coastal area within the next 36 hours.  At this time Earl is approximately 800 miles south of Long Island traveling North-Northwest at 18 mph and with sustained winds of 145 mph making it a Category 4 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.  Earl is expected to pass approximately 150 miles Southeast of Montauk point Friday evening.  The greatest impacts are expected for Eastern Long Island, the surrounding waters, and Southern Connecticut.  Tropical Storm conditions are expected to begin Friday afternoon with winds within the 30-40 mph range, gusting to 60 mph.

All areas and departments should continue to evaluate their specific policies and procedures, as well as verifying the accuracy of emergency contact information for key personnel.  In addition, garbage containers, outdoor furniture, construction debris, and other materials likely to be blown around by the wind should be secured or moved to a safe location.

Severe Weather Advisory: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 8:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for our area.  A Tropical Storm Watch announcement means that sustained winds of 39-73 mph are possible within the coastal area within the next 36 hours.  At this time Earl is approximately 1000 miles south of New York City traveling Northwest at 17 mph and with sustained winds of 135 mph.  A more detailed forecast and updated storm track is expected to be released from the National Weather Service later this evening.  Please continue to check this advisory page for further details.

Severe Weather Advisory: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 1:00 pm

The University Police Office of Emergency Management has been tracking Hurricane Earl since its origination last week. At this time the Hurricane information is as follows:

Hurricane Earl is located approximately 700 miles South-Southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina traveling at 17 mph.

Earl is classified as a category three hurricane on the SAFFIR-SIMPSON scale with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the following areas: From North Carolina to the Virginia border.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the following areas: From North Carolina/Virginia border to Delaware.

At this time there are no Warnings or Watches for our area, however, we will continue to monitor the storm track very closely throughout this event.

Click Here for the Office of Emergency Management's Hurricane Preparedness Brochure.

Visit ready.gov for information and suggestions on preparing in accordance with the "Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed." methodology for personal preparedness.

For information on Hurricane Preparation for Laboratories visit the Environmental Health & Safety Tip of the Month article.

 

Power Interruption on Campus - Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:30 pm

As of 12:30 p.m. power has been restored to all buildings originally affected.  Campus departments will continue to investigate the cause and we will provide further updates as necessary.

Power Interruption on Campus - Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 12:05 pm

As of 12:05 p.m. power in the following buildings has been restored:

• Heavy Engineering
• ECC
• Javits Lecture Center
• Old Engineering
• Computer Science
• Kelly Quad
• Roth Quad
• Portions of West Apartments

We will continue to update the progress of additional buildings

Power Interruption on Campus - Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 10:45 am

At approximately 10:40 this morning there was a power interruption affecting the following buildings:

• Heavy Engineering
• ECC
• Tabler Quad
• West Apartments
• Schomburg Apartments
• Roth Quad
• Javits Lecture Center
• Old Engineering
• Computer Science
• Kelly Quad

Campus departments are working to restore power and we will continue to provide updates throughout this incident.

Counseling Available for Campus Community: Monday, April 26, 2010 9:30 am

The entire Stony Brook family was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely and tragic death of two of our students, Sean Finnegan and Paul Richards, who were involved in a fatal car accident over the weekend. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Sean and Paul. We also ask you to keep Stan Gomberg in your thoughts during this difficult time. Stan was traveling with Sean and Paul and is currently being treated for serious injuries he sustained in the accident. The entire Stony Brook community is hopeful for his full recovery.

The loss of a student is always difficult, and we know it is particularly so for those directly invested in a student's academic success and personal development. As such, the Office of the Dean of Students is advising students, faculty and staff of resources that are available to support the campus community at this difficult time.

Students
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
631-632-6720
Student Health Center, 2nd floor

Center for Prevention & Outreach (CPO)
631-632-2748
Stony Brook Union, Room 216

Office of the Dean of Students
631-632-7320
Student Activities Center, Room 222

Faculty & Staff
Employee Assistance Program
631-632-6085
Old Chemistry Building, Rm.140

Details regarding wake and funeral services will be made available through the Office of the Dean of Students soon. Anyone with additional questions, concerns or for any other purpose should please feel free to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 631-632-7320.

Office of Emergency Management Functional Exercise: Friday, April 23, 2010 12:00 p

The Stony Brook University Office of Emergency Management will be conducting an emergency drill in and around the Research and Development Park as well as the University Medical Center Emergency Room on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. This exercise will involve simulated events and loud verbal commands with approximately 60 participants. This is only a drill.

Counseling Available for Campus Community: Friday, April 16, 2010 8:00 am

The Suffolk County Police Department has been investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, April 13 at 9:05 p.m. on Nicolls Road. A pedestrian was attempting to cross from East Campus to West campus at South Drive and was struck by a vehicle.

The entire Stony Brook University family was deeply saddened to learn that the victim was identified as Shubo Lin, a student who recently joined our community. Shubo's family is expected to travel from China in the coming days and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

The loss of a student is always difficult, and we know it is particularly so for those directly invested in a student's academic success and personal development. As such, the Office of the Dean of Students is advising students, faculty and staff of resources that
are available to support the campus community at this difficult time.

Students
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
631-632-6720
Student Health Center, 2nd floor

Center for Prevention & Outreach (CPO)
631-632-2748
Stony Brook Union, Room 216

Office of the Dean of Students
631-632-7320
Student Activities Center, Room 222

Faculty & Staff
Employee Assistance Program
631-632-6085
Old Chemistry Building, Rm.140

Anyone with additional concerns should please feel free to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 631-632-7320.

Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:00 pm  

The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, April 13 at 9:05 pm. A pedestrian apparently trying to cross from the east side to the west side of Nicolls Road at South Drive was struck by at least two vehicles. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene by a Physician Assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.

The drivers of two vehicles that struck the pedestrian stopped after the collision and were interviewed by police. A third vehicle may have also struck the pedestrian and continued northbound on Nicolls Road. Suffolk County Police believe the driver of that third vehicle may not be aware that their vehicle may have hit the pedestrian.

The investigation is continuing and detectives are asking that driver to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, or University Police at 631-632-3333. All calls will remain confidential.

The identity of the pedestrian has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Outdoor Siren Alert: Wednesday, April 7, 2010

As part of our continued commitment to enhancing safety measures on campus, the Spring 2010 semester siren tests will take place on Wednesday, April 7. The test will be 60-seconds in duration and will sound at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm. This is only a test.

For more information on the campus outdoor siren please visit Outdoor Warning Siren.

H1N1 Influenza (Flu) Update: Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:00 pm

Attention Stony Brook Campus Community: Don’t let influenza spoil your plans for Spring Break.

Beginning early in the fall 2009 semester, Stony Brook University hosted several Points of Distribution (PODS) to administer both the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines for our campus community. Several thousand students, faculty, and staff availed themselves during this remarkable effort, greatly limiting the cases of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) on our campus. The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine is still readily available both on and off campus at Student Health Services, community health clinics, doctors' offices, state and local health departments and many pharmacies.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against 2009 H1N1 flu. And this protection is especially important if you have a health condition, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy and other conditions that increase your risk of serious flu-related complications or hospitalization.

In addition to getting vaccinated, you can also take the following steps to help protect you from getting or spreading the flu and other illnesses while you’re on break:

• Talk to your health care provider not only about 2009 H1N1, but also other recommended, routine vaccinations you may need if traveling, especially overseas.
• Visit the CDC’s Travelers’ Health website (website (www.cdc.gov/travel) for more information and healthy travel recommendations to prevent influenza and other illnesses during travel. You can also find special information about spring break travel.
• Stay away from people who appear sick or are coughing or sneezing. The main way the flu spreads is through the droplets of coughs and sneezes.
• Practice good hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing and sneezing. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand rubs are useful.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
• Wash your hands often.
• Don’t share drinking glasses or utensils – avoid drinking beverages mixed in a common container or eating after others.
• Stay home (or away from others) if you are sick, for 24 hours after your fever is gone, to prevent others from getting sick too.

Spring Break is a time for rest, relaxation and fun with friends and family. Take the opportunity to get vaccinated before leaving for Spring Break and protect yourself, friends and family against 2009 H1N1 flu. Don’t let influenza spoil your plans — get vaccinated against 2009 H1N1.

C-CERT Emergency Drill: Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:00 pm

The Stony Brook University C-CERT will be conducting an emergency drill in and around West Apartment Complex Building E on Saturday, March 20th from approximately 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. This exercise will involve simulated events and loud verbal commands with approximately 60 participants. This is only a drill.

Winter Weather Update: 8:30 am- Saturday, February 27, 2010 

All classes and events are being held as scheduled.  This applies to the Stony Brook Campus, Health Science Center, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.

Winter Weather Advisory: 10:00 pm- Friday, February 26, 2010 

All classes and events are currently expected to held as scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2010.  This applies to the Stony Brook Campus, Health Science Center, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.  Please continue to monitor this page for the latest information on cancellations and delays.

Winter Weather Advisory: 8:00 pm- Friday, February 26, 2010 

The Winter Weather Advisory for our area is still in effect until 6 am Saturday, Februrary 27, 2010.  The following is an updated forecast:   

 Light to occasionally moderate snow/rain mix will continue overnight.  

Winter Weather Advisory: 10:30 am- Friday, February 26, 2010 

Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions and additional snow accumulations expected throughout the day all classes for the remainder of today, Friday February 26th, have been cancelled.  This applies to Stony Brook Campus, Health Science Center, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions may be effected by winds and blowing snow.  Please take all necessary precautions when driving to and around campus.  Please continue to monitor this page for the latest information on cancellations or delays. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CANCELLATIONS:

• All West campus dining locations are operating under normal schedules with the exception of the Life Sciences food cart, which will be closed today.
• The bookstore will open at 11:00 am
• All meeting room and tabling events in the Student Activities Center and the Union have been cancelled
• The Confucious Institute at Stony Brook has cancelled the China Dance Troupe performance
• The Stony Brook Football banquet scheduled for tonight has been cancelled

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE STILL SCHEDULED TO BE HELD AT THIS TIME: 

• The Hillel Purim Celebration in the Student Union is currently still scheduled to be held
• The CSO Bob Marley banquet is currently still scheduled to be held

Winter Weather Advisory: 8:45 am- Friday, February 26, 2010 

Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions and additional snow accumulations expected throughout the day all classes for the remainder of today, Friday February 26th, have been cancelled.  This applies to Stony Brook Campus, Health Science Center, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions may be effected by winds and blowing snow.  Please take all necessary precautions when driving to and around campus.  Please continue to monitor this page for the latest information on cancellations or delays. 

• All West campus dining locations are operating under normal schedules with the exception of the Life Sciences food cart, which will be closed today.
• The bookstore will open at 11:00 am

Winter Weather Advisory: 7:45 am- Friday, February 26, 2010

Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions all classes scheduled to begin prior to 11:00 am today, Friday February 26th, have been cancelled.  All classes scheduled to begin at or after 11:00 am are to be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook West Campus, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions may be effected by winds and blowing snow.  Please take all necessary precautions when driving to and around campus.  Please continue to monitor this page for the latest information on cancellations or delays.  

Winter Storm Update: 4:15 pm - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Winter Storm Advisory for our area remains in effect until 10pm this evening. Classes and events are being held as scheduled. Please exercise caution when driving to and from campus. The University Police Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the storm and will provide further updates as necessary.

Winter Storm Update: 10:15 am - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Winter Storm Advisory for our area remains in effect until 10pm this evening. The University and all campuses continue to operate under normal schedules.  Classes and events are being held as scheduled at this time.  Precipitation and ice may cause slippery road conditions and impact visibility later this afternoon and evening.  Please exercise caution when driving to and from campus.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the storm and we will provide further updates during this weather event as necessary. 

Winter Storm Update: 4:15 am - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The University and all campuses are currently operating under a normal schedule.  Classess and events are being held as scheduled at this time.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Advisory for our area. A mix of snow and rain is expected throughout the day today and into this evening  Precipitation and ice may cause slippery road conditions and impact visibility.  Please exercise caution when driving to and from campus.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the storm and we will provide further updates during this weather event as necessary. 

Winter Storm Update: 10:00 pm - Monday, February 15, 2010

The National Weather Service has rescinded the Winter Storm Warning for our area. Overnight conditions will likely bring a mix of snow and rain making driving conditions slippery for Tuesday, February 16.  Please exercise caution when driving to and around campus. Please continue to check this page for any cancellations or delays.  

Winter Storm Warning: Monday, February 15, 2010

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area. The University Police Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the approaching storm and we will provide updates during this weather event as necessary.  Please check this page for possible cancellations and delays as the storm system approaches.

Winter Storm Update: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:45pm

Due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions all classes scheduled to begin prior to 12:50pm tomorrow, Thursday February 11th, have been cancelled.  All classes scheduled to begin at or after 12:50pm are to be held as scheduled.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management advises that driving conditions may be effected by winds and blowing snow.  Please take all necessary precautions when driving to and around campus.  Please continue to monitor this page for the latest information on cancellations or delays.

Blizzard Warning: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:15pm

The Blizzard Warning for our area is still in effect until 6 am Thursday.  Snow is expected to be heavy at times with possible rates of 1-2" per hour until later tonight when it will taper off.  Winds will continue to be sustained at 25-30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph.  These conditions will cause blowing and drifting snow.  Please continue to avoid all unnecessary travel as road conditions and driving will be hazardous.  Further updates will be provided as necessary throughout the remainder of this event.

Special Weather Statement: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:15pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for our area.  The Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6am Thursday. Heavy snow is forecast to redevelop later this afternoon and into this evening.  While it might appear the brunt of the storm is over the current conditions are merely a lull. An additional 6" of snow is possible before midnight tonight with white out conditions likely.  Please avoid all unnecessary travel as road conditions and driving will be hazardous.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS:

• The Student Activities Wellness Center will be closing at 7:00 pm
• The Student Activities Center will close at 8:00 pm
• The Stony Brook Union will remain open until Midnight

Blizzard Warning: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:15am

The National Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for our area.  The Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6am Thursday.  There is a heavy band of snow moving across Suffolk County that will produce heavy snow volume and white out conditions. This band will cause a rapid 1-3" accumulation of snow and coupled with freezing temperatures will effect road surfaces despite being treated.  Please avoid travel if possible and exercise extreme caution on roadways if travel is necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS:

• The Jasmine Restaurant located in the Charles B. Wang Center is closed today due to the weather
• Campus tours scheduled for 12:45 and 3:45 pm today have been cancelled
• Student Health Services and the Counseling Center will be closing at 12:00pm.  Students with urgent medical needs should utilize the University Medical Center and if unable to transport themselves should contact University Police at 2-3333 for assistance.

Blizzard Warning: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area until 6am Thursday.  A blizzard warning means falling or blowing snow with strong winds is likely.  Forecasts suggest winds will be in excess of 40 mph during the day today which will cause whiteout conditions.  Please avoid travel if possible and exercise extreme caution on roadways if travel is necessary.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the latest forecast and closely track the storm throughout the day.  Periodic updates regarding cancellations and conditions related to the storm will be posted here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS:

• Campus dining location and information can be found at http://campusdining.org/weather.php

Winter Storm Warning: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00 pm

Due to the expected weather conditions all classes have been cancelled for Wednesday, February 10.  This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton, and SB Manhattan campuses.  The University Police Office of Emergency Management anticipates that driving conditions will be hazardous and urge you to use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Please note that only the Governor of New York State can close state offices, agencies, and campuses.  When offices are open, employees are expected to report to work.  During emergencies, non-essential employees may request supervisory approval to charge their accruals when offices are open.  Essential employees must report in accordance with their schedules.  Please note, the University Medical Center and the Long Island State Veterans Home employees are all deemed "essential" and therefore must report to work.

In case of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, which can occur during the work day, non-essential employees who wish to leave early may secure supervisory approval, and charge this time to appropriate accruals.

The University Police Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the latest forecasts and periodically provide updates regarding cancellations and conditions related to the storm.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS:

• The Small Business Development Center's Solar/Wind conference originally schedule for February 10th has been postponed to March 10th
• The SBU/Brookhaven National Laboratory shuttle scheduled for February 10th has been cancelled

Winter Storm Warning: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:00 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area. The University Police Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the approaching storm and we will provide updates during this weather event as necessary.  Please check this page for possible cancellations and delays as the storm system approaches.

Winter Weather Advisory: Feb 6, 2010, 5:00 am

The winter weather advisory remains in effect for Nassau County and Southwest Suffolk County until 6:00 pm today.  The updated forecast expects bands of light snow throughout the morning and tapering off by afternoon with total accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.  Higher snow accumulations will occur closer to the south shore of Long Island and winds are expected out of the northeast at 15-20 miles per hour.

All campuses are currently operating under normal schedules with the following exception:

• The LEED Green Associate Examination Preparation class scheduled for today at 9:00 am in Building 17 (Research & Development Park) has been canceled.

Please continue to monitor this page as we track this weather system throughout the day.

Winter Weather Advisory: Feb. 5, 2010, 5:00 pm

The University Police Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the winter weather system approaching our area.  The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for our area until 6:00 pm Saturday.  TheWinter Storm Watch previously issued is no longer in effect.  Current expected accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are likely for our area, with larger amounts possible depending on the storm track.  Strong northeast winds in excess of 25 miles per hour will cause snow to drift and impact visibility. 

All campuses are currently operating under normal schedules with the following exception:

• The LEED Green Associate Examination Preparation class scheduled for today at 9:00 am in Building 17 (Research & Development Park) has been canceled.

For your own safety, and to help local first responders in our area, please stay off roads this evening unless travel is absolutely essential.  Please continue to monitor this page as updates will be posted as necessary.