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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Risk Management

The Risk Management Mission

The mission of Risk Management is to provide an optimally safe and healthy environment while reducing and mitigating the potential for loss to the University. Risk management provides the following services:

  • Construction Health & Safety
  • Fume Hood Evaluation
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Indoor Air Quality Studies
  • Laboratory Commissions & Decommissions
  • Material Safety Data Sheets Collection
  • Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization
  • Quantitative Fit Testing
  • Respiratory Protection Training
  • Safety Trainings
  • Workspace & Laboratory Inspections
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Certificates of Insurance

Policies and Procedures

UDC is committed to protecting and empowering our students, faculty, and staff with the knowledge and ability to develop policies and procedures that encourage the safe handling of hazardous materials.

These written policies and procedures were created by complying with federal and local regulations and by recognizing and evaluating potential health and safety hazards.

Contact Us

Alex R. Bako
Director of Risk Management
[email protected]
202-274-7482
Fax: 202-274-5866

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