As many students, faculty and staff depart Clemson University for the holidays, a few simple tips can reduce the risk of damage to property caused by cold weather.
Review hazard specific information
Information about preparing for winter weather and what to do in case of an emergency on campus are available via:
- The CU Emergency Management procedures webpage
- The Office of Human Resources’ Managing Work During Hazardous Weather Situations webpage
- How faculty and staff can prepare for potential hazardous weather events (Working during University closures, timekeeping)
- Winter is coming: Get prepared for winter weather (Preparing your home and pets)
- Winter weather specific information provided at Ready.gov.
The following provides a checklist of items faculty, staff and students can do to prevent damage to property, as well as the availability of some main campus resources.
Prepare your home and workspace
- Remove any trash with food to common area containers.
- Unplug any electronic devices not needed for critical operations, such as holiday decorations, chargers, lamps, and monitors. Any other electronic devices should be plugged into surge protectors.
- Turn off office lights.
- Close blinds and lock windows and doors.
- Make sure faucets in bathrooms and break rooms are turned off and not dripping.
- Take any valuable personal items with you.
- Students should secure any outside items (bikes, scooters, grills, etc.) that may be left unattended during the break.
- At home, winterize outdoor faucets before temperatures fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent outdoor pipes from bursting and causing flooding.
Graduating residents moving out by December 19 should prepare their room or apartment prior to departure as well.
Campus resources
To students and employees staying in the area over the next few weeks, be aware of the availability of some main campus resources:
- Dining venues will be open this week but closed December 20 through January 1. Hours of operation are updated on Campus Dish.
- Redfern Health Center, including the pharmacy, follows the University holiday schedule and will be closed Dec. 22 to Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
- The Nook, an employee-focused pantry designed to support faculty and staff who may be experiencing food insecurity or financial hardships, follows the University holiday schedule and will be open Monday-Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employees can also visit throughout the break by appointment.
