Inclement Weather Procedures

Severe Weather Procedures

Winter weather conditions often create personal safety issues. Following weather forecasts and being prepared will reduce negative impacts. The links on the right of this page will provide you with some helpful information to make your commute safer. Below is information relating to possible campus closures.

Closure Due to Inclement Weather:

Unless a specific closure message appears on the University's homepage,
the assumption to be made is that the University is open.

Capilano University has a plan in place to ensure a timely and coordinated response to campus closures and the University's ability to offer services. The University will remain open during normal scheduled operations unless climatic conditions pose a hazard to public safety. We take into account weather and road conditions in determining if road hazards and public safety conditions should result in any closures. Please note that the University is open unless a closure notice appears on the homepage. In the event of a snow closure, please follow the procedures outlined below:

Employees

Employees are asked to refer to the Emergency University Closure Policy found on the right sidebar under See also for correct procedures during complete or partial University closures. The assumption to be made, for employees' purposes, is that the University is open unless closure information is posted on the University website. 

Students and Employees

Severe weather/campus operations information sources:

• Make your first stop Capilano University's home page website at www.capilanou.ca . It will have the most up-to-date information. We will try to post morning updates by 6 a.m. (Refresh your browser to ensure you are viewing the most current information)
• If you are without Internet access, call the University's Info Centre at 604.986.1911. It will be updated along with the website.
• Listen to radio/tv news. There is often a delay with radio/tv media outlets announcing updates as they are inundated with many requests from police, schools, and other organizations. Here are the key media outlets to monitor:
  
  Radio:
  Vancouver traffic - 730 AM
  CKNW - 980 AM
  CKWX - 1130 AM
  
  Television:
  BCTV Global (channel 11)
  CTV-BC (channel 9)
  CBC TV-BC (channel 3)

Commuting Tips

• Drive slowly and commute with added caution.
• Plan for a longer than normal commute with possible major delays.
• Pack extra clothes, safety equipment, and other applicable emergency supplies.
• Ensure your cellular telephone or other wireless device is fully charged at all times.
• Visit Translink’s or the B.C. Government Road Report websites (see helpful website links on the right) for applicable updates.
• If unsure of driving conditions, use alternative transportation.