716-673-3333 for on-campus emergencies
Calling University Police for on-campus emergencies provides a faster response time than calling 911!
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Lake Effect Snow Warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 7
From the National Weather Service for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties
Heavy lake effect snow with additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, producing considerable blowing and drifting snow.
Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating near whiteout conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes today. Gusty winds may down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
For all on-campus emergencies (police, fire, medical) contact University Police instead of 911!
- Call 716-673-3333 on a cell phone
- Extension 3333 or press the "Police/Fire/EMS" speed-dial button on campus telephones
- Use a Blue Light Emergency Phone or The RAVE Guardian smartphone application.
Calling University Police for on-campus emergencies provides a faster response time than calling 911!
Other sources of emergency information
Fredonia sites
- www.fredonia.edu: blue or yellow banner across the top
- my.fredonia.edu: blue or yellow banner across the top
- www.fredonia.edu/emergency
Other helpful sites
- National Weather Service, Buffalo office
- NITTEC Traffic cameras around WNY (including Thruway)
We will submit severe weather (i.e. class cancellation) announcements to TV stations in Buffalo and Erie, PA., and radio stations in Buffalo, Dunkirk, and Jamestown.
All students, faculty, and staff will receive emergency emails through their @fredonia.edu email addresses
Emergency information will be displayed on digital signage across campus.