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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for WIU’s Macomb and Quad Cities Campuses
February 15, 2023
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – With snow and high winds forecast for the region, a winter weather advisory has been issued for Western Illinois University's Macomb and Quad Cities campuses from 11 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 15) through 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Both campuses will remain open.
In general, the University will typically remain open provided campus buildings are accessible. When the University issues a weather advisory, it is ultimately the personal responsibility of faculty, staff and students to make their own decisions regarding attendance, and to use their judgment concerning travel conditions. Supervisors should plan accordingly to continue operations when inclement weather is expected. University offices may be short staffed or closed due to the advisory. The WIU policy on limiting University operations because of emergency conditions is available in the Administrative Procedures Handbook http://www.wiu.edu/policies/emergency.php.
Those who are currently working remotely should continue to do so, or leave can be taken with approval of their supervisors. Employees working in essential positions may be required to work their regular hours on campus during a weather advisory. Essential versus nonessential employees is determined by a supervisor and depends on the nature of the advisory situation.
The weather advisory allows employees the option to use accrued vacation time, compensatory time or approved leave without pay with approval of their supervisor. An employee who has received approval from their supervisor will not be subject to discipline for being absent. Supervisors are expected to honor reasonable requests of employees to arrive late or to leave early because of inclement weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of western Illinois. A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, freezing rain or wind will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Winter driving conditions in Illinois can be found at gettingaroundillinois.com or by calling 5 1 1.
For more information about winter safety tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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