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Weather

Current Status

August 03, 2020

University Closing
 
Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency in advance of impending weather in Virginia. Due to the expected impact of the Tropical Storm Isaias, the University will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. The University will continue to monitor the impact of Tropical Storm Isaias and will communicate a re-opening time once it is safe to return to campus. Essential staff should report to work unless directed to do otherwise by their supervisors. 
 

For Updates

For University information regarding delays, closures or any announcements that may affect campus operations, please look for official updates via your University email at https://webmail.nsu.edu, NSU Alerts or by downloading the LiveSafe app.  You should also monitor local television stations for official NSU closing or delayed opening information. In addition, please follow NSU on Facebook and Twitter.  

Download LiveSafe to your phone through the following links:

Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, please contact the University Police Department at (757) 823—9000. Officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Policy Statement

Norfolk State University will authorize campus closings or delayed openings when hazardous weather conditions are predicted or occur that present a serious threat to the institution’s safe and efficient operation and the well-being and safety of its students and employees. The purpose of the policy is to establish procedures to close or cease portions of operations on- campus due to hazardous weather conditions and provide continuity of essential operations during inclement weather.  – Inclement Weather Policy

Definitions

Closed
The University, including all departments, is closed; classes and all events are cancelled for that day and evening. Essential personnel are required to report on time for their regular work shift.

Delayed Opening
The University will open at a later time than the beginning of its regular business hours. Essential personnel are required to report on time for their regular work shift.

Early Closing
The University will close at a specific time that is earlier than the end of its regular business hours.

Essential Personnel
Essential personnel are employees who are required to work during an authorized closing because their positions have been designated as essential to agency operations during emergencies.

Non-Essential Personnel
Non-essential employees are those who are not required to work during an authorized closing because their position has not been designated as essential during emergency conditions.

Shelter-in-Place
Shelter in place means finding a safe location indoors and staying there until you are given an “all clear” or told to evacuate.