Friday, September 19, 2003

Power back since 2:36 a.m.

Posted: Sept. 19, 2003 6:25 a.m.


The University will remain closed today, Friday, September 19, because of continuing widespread disruption to area transportation, power and communication systems in the wake of Hurricane Isabel.

Conditions on campus are good. Power is on, and there is little damage or flooding, but crews will need the day to clean up, so travel to and on the campus is discouraged. In the Washington-Baltimore region, hundreds of thousands are without electricity, most public transportation remains shut down and roads may be hazardous due to downed trees and limbs as well as inoperative traffic signals.

All classes are canceled. All other scheduled activities are canceled. All campus libraries are closed. The libraries Website is unavailable until further notice. All but essential staff may take administrative leave today.