Grinnell College Open December 19, 2008

Hello all,

Grinnell College will be open for business and classes today (December 19, =
2008).

Employees who feel that it is not safe to come to work should use their own=
judgment and talk with their supervisors about using vacation or personal =
time to cover their absence should they decide not to come to work or decid=
e to leave work. Classes will meet unless faculty members are not able to c=
ome to campus.

Faculty, Staff and Students, should use caution while driving to campus and=
walking around the campus area for safety reasons. Below are websites th=
at can be used concerning the weather conditions.

Iowa Road Conditions
Updated every 5 minutes with data provided by Iowa State Patrol
Officers: http://www.iowaroadconditions.com/

KCCI School Closings and Delays
KCCI Television broadcasts (through an email list serve) school closings in=
the event of weather related or emergency situations. Visit http://www.the=
iowachannel.com/closings/ to sign up for school-related announcements.

Be safe,

Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600

Winter Weather Tonight/Snow & Ice

 

Hello all,

 

Tonight we may get a significant amount of snow and ice.   Please be careful when walking around the campus tonight and watch for falling tree limbs.   Be safe and stay warm.

 

Campus Safety & Security

641-269-4600

 

Grinnell College Open December 8, 2008

 

Hello all,

 

Grinnell College will be open for business and classes today (December 9, 2008).

 

Employees who feel that it is not safe to come to work should use their own judgment and talk with their supervisors about using vacation or personal time to cover their absence should they decide not to come to work or decide to leave work. Classes will meet unless faculty members are not able to come to campus.

 

Faculty, Staff and Students, should use caution while driving to campus and walking around the campus area for safety reasons.   Below are websites that can be used concerning the weather conditions.

 

Iowa Road Conditions

Updated every 5 minutes with data provided by Iowa State Patrol

Officers: http://www.iowaroadconditions.com/

 

 

KCCI School Closings and Delays

KCCI Television broadcasts (through an email list serve) school closings in the event of weather related or emergency situations. Visit http://www.theiowachannel.com/closings/ to sign up for school-related announcements.

 

Be safe,

 

Stephen A. Briscoe

Director of Campus Safety & Security

Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa 50112

641-269-4600

 

 

 

City of Grinnell Snow Emergency Parking Declaration

 

 

Date: December 3, 2008

 

To:  Grinnell College Students and Staff

 

From: Stephen A. Briscoe, Director of Campus Safety & Security

 

Re:  Grinnell City Snow Emergency Parking Declaration

        Vehicles left out on the streets/alleys can be towed.

 

EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS will  be enforced beginning at 10:00pm, tonight, December 3, 2008.

 

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS will remain in effect until the snow has been removed or plowed from said streets or alleys. .   Therefore, vehicles shall not park on streets or alleys until the "Snow Emergency Declaration" period has expired, or until the snow has been cleared from said streets or alleys.   You may call 641-236-9427 at any time to check the status of the snow emergency.

 

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS in the Central Business District will be in effect until street cleaning operations have been completed.  Vehicles must be off the streets beginning at 1:00am and continuing until snow removal operations have been completed in the central business district.

 

Grinnell College faculty/staff/ students who have Grinnell College parking permits can park in campus parking lots located around the campus.

 

 

Safety Tips/Thanksgiving Break/ Campus Building Hours

Hello all,

Please remember to lock your rooms, unplug clock radio's, turn off hot plates, coffee pots and other items when leaving for thanksgiving break. Furthermore, please secure your bicycles to the bike racks.

For those of you who will be on campus for thanksgiving break please go to the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information concerning building hours over the break.

Have a good thanksgiving break and be safe,

Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600

Safety Tips/Thanksgiving Break/ Campus Building Hours

 

Hello all,

 

Please remember to lock your rooms, unplug clock radio's, turn off hot plates, coffee pots and other items when leaving for thanksgiving break.  Furthermore, please secure your bicycles to the bike racks.

 

For those of you who will be on campus for thanksgiving break please go to the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information concerning building hours over the break.

 

Have a good thanksgiving break and be safe,

 

Campus Safety & Security

641-269-4600

 

Campus Alert Bulletin 08-001100 (Unauthorized Entry Into Vehicles)

Hello all,

Over the last few weeks, we have been experiencing a number of unauthorized entries into park vehicles in the East Campus area. The owners of the vehicles are noticing items thrown around in the vehicles and items taken. Last night we experienced a few more of these incidents. We are working with the Grinnell PD on these incidents and if anyone has information as to who is involved concerning these incidents please contact Campus Safety & Security at 269-4600.

Please lock your vehicle when leaving it in the parking lots.

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600

Campus Alert Bulletin 08-001087 (Multiple Thefts at Harris Center)

Hello all,

Apparently, multiple thefts occurred last night at the Harris Center. If you were a victim of a theft at the Harris Center or have information concerning who was involved in these thefts please contact the Campus Safety & Security Office at 269-4600.

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600

Beijing Opera Demystified (Time Updated) Nov. 2, 7pm, Sebring-Lewis Hall

Hello all,

Beijing Opera Demystified

Learn about China's most renowned traditional theatre…

A performance/demonstration by Mr. Ghaffar Pourazar and Ms. Morimura Chie from the International Center for Beijing Opera based in Beijing, China.

Ghaffar Pourazar is a British citizen of Iranian descent, who at age 32 quit his job as a computer animator and enrolled in a Beijing opera school. After five years of intensive training, he started presenting a hybrid, bilingual opera production based on the much-loved legend of the Monkey King. His performance has toured the world to critical acclaim. Pourazar and Chie will be staging scenes from the production and discussing the tradition of Chinese Opera, from its origins to the present day.

Sponsored by:

The Center for International Studies

Department of Theatre and Dance

Sunday

November 2, 2008

7:00 p.m.

Sebring-Lewis Hall

No tickets required

Craig Quintero

Assistant Professor, Theatre and Dance

High Wind Warning Advisory/Freeze Warning

Hello all,

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for our area until late night. Wind gust will be from 50-65 miles per hour. In addition, there is a freeze warning (temperature falling below freezing) in effect from 1am to 9am Monday morning.

At this time, we are getting limbs and trees down in the campus area. Please be careful when walking around outside on campus.

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600

Safety Tips/Fall Break Campus Building Hours

Hello all,

Please remember to lock your rooms, unplug clock radio's, turn off hot plates, coffee pots and other items when leaving for fall break. Furthermore, please secure your bicycles to the bike racks.

For those of you who will be on campus for fall break please go to the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information concerning building hours over the break.

Have a good break and be safe,

Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600

8th/East Street Intersection Closing (Vehicle Traffic)

The intersection of 8th/East Street will be closing on October 14, 2008 and will not re-open for three weeks or longer. Please use an alternative route when traveling on the east side of the campus.

Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600

8th Avenue at Railroad Tracks(Near Joe Rosenfield Center)

On October 8th or 9th (tentative) the pedestrian walkways will close on 8th at the railroad tracks and this will not reopen until October 16th. There will be no way to cross the railroad tracks at this location just east of the Joe Rosenfield Center.

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600

Park Street Closing (October 7th)

Park Street between 6th and 7th will be closing for a week and a half starting October 7th. This is due to work being done on the underground utilities in the area.

Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600

Campus Alert Bulletin 08-912 (Bike Thefts)

Hello all,

During the month of September there have been five bicycles stolen from the north campus area. Some of the bikes had the locks cut. Please be aware of this and report any type of suspicious activity in the bike rack areas.

Although no lock is 100 percent theft proof, the kryptonite style locks work very well when securing bikes. You may want to visit the local bike shop in town for information on other locks that are good to use.

Grinnell College
Campus Safety & Security Office
1432 East Street
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600

Jeanne Clery Federal Annual Security Report Notice

Grinnell College Annual Security Report Notice
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Issued: Pursuant to 20 United States Code Section 1092(f)
Distributed September 28th, 2008

Grinnell College Publishes an annual security report for Grinnell College, Grinnell in London and the Grinnell in Washington programs every year. The Campus Security report includes statistics for the most recent 3 year period concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Grinnell College, and on public property within, or adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Grinnell College Security Office, Crime Prevention Unit, 1432 East Street, Grinnell, Iowa, 50112, phone number 641- 269-4600. This information is also available on the internet by going to the Grinnell College Security Department website at: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/cleryreport/

Unhand that Rail! Bikes and Stairs Don't Mix

Hello all,

Locking your bicycles to the handrails at the steps leading to buildings may be convenient for you, but it is downright dangerous for people who need to use the handrails to negotiate the stairs. Similarly, leaving bikes right at the bottom of the stairs also presents a danger. In the near future Campus Safety & Security will begin cutting the locks of bikes locked to handrails. The bikes will be removed and placed in storage.

Please do not lock your bike to the handrails. Please lock your bike to the bike racks only.

Thanks,

Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
641-269-4600

Bat Incidents/ Unwanted Phone Calls

Hello all,

Want to bring your attention to two areas. Recently the Campus Safety & Security Office has been receiving reports of students receiving unwanted phones from an unknown subject. The Grinnell Police Department has been notified of these calls and will be looking into these incidents. If you have received any calls, which are annoying and rude in nature, please contact the Campus Safety & Security Office and report this. Also, please let the caller know that if he persist with the calls, the calls can be traced and Criminal Prosecution can be obtained.

At the beginning of the college year, we have traditionally had problems with bats on campus. During the months of August and September bats, migrate in the state of Iowa. Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ concerning safety tips involving bats.

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600

Parking Lot Enforcement Begins September 4th

Hello all,

The enforcement of the campus parking lots will begin September 4th. Please stop by the Campus Safety & Security Office and pick up your parking permit if you park your vehicle on campus. Also, please do not park your vehicle in fire lanes, drives, delivery zones, grass and other no parking areas. For further information, please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/parking/ for the latest parking regulations information.

In addition, please do not lock your bicycles to the hand railing areas of the JRC and other buildings. Bicycles should be placed in the campus bike racks. Bicycles parked outside approved areas can be confiscated and removed.

Thanks, and have a great year

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600

8th Avenue Construction/Joe Rosenfield Center

Hello all,

Eight Avenue in front of the Joe Rosenfield Center is open at this time. Construction will soon begin on Eight Avenue between the Railroad Tracks and the intersection of 8th/East Street. The intersection will close at some point also. The Loose Hall parking lot (near railroad tracks) is now closed for parking. Please remove your vehicle from the lot if you have parked your vehicle there.

Thanks,

Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
269-4600

Severe Weather (Bulletin) 8:57PM

Hello all,

During the summer, we experienced a lot of severe weather and tonight the weather looks bad over to the north. At this time the Safety and Security Office has received no severe weather bulletins for our area from the National Weather Service. However, please go to the Security Department website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ and review the "Preparation for Severe Weather" at Grinnell College information. This information will be helpful if we do experience severe weather tonight or in the future. The shelter locations at the college are listed at this location also.

Thanks,

Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600

8th Avenue Project/Campus Parking

Hello all,

The construction workers will be attempting to finish up the first stage (western section) of the 8th Avenue project before college starts. The next stage of the 8th Avenue project will entail rebuilding the section of the street from the railroad to the East Street intersection. Parking in the Science (Loose) lot will be inaccessible. Vehicle access to the Noyce Science Center and the Joe Rosenfield Center will be from the west

This summer parking was expanded just to the west of the PEC and in the Burling Library parking lot as well as parking spaces being installed for parking along the Tennis court drive. Please be patient as we continue with construction in the campus area.

Thanks,

Stephen Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
269-4600

Emergency Preparedness Drill (Cleveland Hall)

Hello all,

Hope your summer is going well. On July 30th, between the hours of 1-4pm, the Grinnell Police Department and Campus Safety & Security will be conducting an emergency preparedness drill at Cleveland Hall. The area will be cornered off with barricade tape and signs will be up in the area indicating that a drill is taking place. There may be extra police and emergency vehicles in the area that are part of the drill.

I am in need of a couple more participants for the drill. If you are interesting in being part of this drill, please contact me.

Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4570

Severe Weather Bulletin (Poweshiek County) Grinnell, Iowa

Poweshiek County is under a severe thunderstorm warning. Please be aware of these conditions and if you hear a siren during severe weather please take shelter. For a list of severe weather shelter locations at the college please visit the following website: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ and visit the "Preparation for Severe Weather at Grinnell College" location on the webpage.

Please monitor radio, tv and internet areas for the most updated information on the weather.

Thanks and be safe,

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

Time: 7:00am, Tuesday June 3, 2008

E2 Campus (Pioneer Alert) Emergency Notification System ( Account Expiration Message)

Good Afternoon,

You have received a text message on your cell phone or mobile device on or about 6/1/2008 stating "Your Grinnell College account will expire in 30 days Please login to extend your service period."
This message originated from "79516".

This message came from College's new electronic emergency notification service "Pioneer Alert". It refers only to your Pioneer Alert subscription, your other college accounts (network access, email, PWeb, etc. ) are on the same schedule they always have been.

Background:

Pioneer Alert automatically sends a notification to subscribers when their subscription is about to expire. We are sorry that you were not made aware of the automated reminder. The message was not specific as to which college account was going to expire and this caused some confusion and anxiety.
Action taken by Security/ITS:
We have changed the name of the account to be more specific. Future expiration notifications should read:
"Your Grinnell College Pioneer Alert account will expire in 30 days Please login to extend your service period."
We are contacting the vendor to determine how the text of the message could be made more specific to Grinnell College.

To Extend or Renew your subscription to Pioneer Alert:

* Go to Pioneer web ( http://pweb.grinnell.edu )
* Click the "Pioneer Alert" link under resources on the left of the page.
* Log in with your PIONEER ALERT PASSWORD
* You will see a yellow rectangle informing you of pending expiration with a button to "extend" the expiration date. Click the button and your subscription will be extended 2 years. (You can still cancel at any time)

Note: From this screen a person can also add ADDITIONAL mobile devices, deactivate devices, opt out, and add additional emails.

The Pioneer Alert system is a way to broadcast important safety information in a quick and efficient manner. In addition to Pioneer Alert, Grinnell College will provide various alternative sources of information, including e-mail, voice mail on campus phones, college website, via public address system in some campus buildings, and city siren system to issue an emergency alert.

Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
269-4600

Tornado Watch #389 (Grinnell, Iowa) Poweshiek County

Hello all,

The weather is rapidly changing across Iowa with "Tornado Watches" being issued in some areas. Please be aware of these conditions and if you hear a siren during severe weather please take shelter. For a list of severe weather shelter locations at the college please visit the following website: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ and visit the "Preparation for Severe Weather at Grinnell College" location on the webpage.

Please monitor radio, tv and internet areas for the most updated information on the weather.

Thanks and be safe,

Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Time: 8:38pm, thursday May 29, 2008

Severe Weather Bulletin (Poweshiek County) Grinnell, Iowa

Hello all,

 

The weather is rapidly changing across Iowa with “Tornados” and “Tornado Watches” being issued in some areas.   Please be aware of these conditions and if you hear a siren during severe weather please take shelter.  For a list of severe weather shelter locations at the college please visit the following website:  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ and visit the “Preparation for Severe Weather at Grinnell College” location on the webpage.

 

Please monitor radio, tv and internet areas for the most updated information on the weather.  

 

Thanks and be safe,

 

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

Time: 8:16pm, Sunday May 25, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday May 19th (Parking-Graduation Weekend)

 

Hello all,

 

Over this weekend and Commencement morning (Monday May 19^th )we are asking that you not park your vehicles in the interior most parking areas of the campus if possible. The campus has a limited number of parking spaces and we are trying to have as many parking spaces as possible for guests.   

 

As many of you are aware, Highway 6 near the campus has many traffic cones on it.   These cones will hopefully be removed later today or Monday morning.

 

Thank you for all you do to support Commencement Weekend.

 

Stephen A. Briscoe

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

 

End of the Year (Bicycle Removal)

Hello all,

 

Please remove your bicycle and take it home with you.   Any left bicycles will be confiscated per campus regulations.

 

Steve Briscoe

Safety & Security Escorts (Grinnell Area)

Hello all,

 

On Friday May 16^th between the hours of 5:30pm and 3am the Campus Safety & Security Department will be providing safe rides to locations on campus and in the city of Grinnell.  On Saturday May 17^th, this service will be provided again.  In addition if you feel you have been out partying a lot and need a ride please feel free to call us and we will respond and take you to where you need to go. 

 

Have a great end of the college year and be safe,

 

Stephen A. Briscoe

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

Block Party (High Street Friday May 16th)

Dear students,

The off-campus end of the year celebration known as Block Party will
begin at 11:00 a.m. this Friday. Here are a few tips for making your
celebration more enjoyable and safe.

1. Remember that all alcoholic beverages must remain within the
barriers

that block off High Street between 5th and 6th.

2. Open container violations will be strictly enforced outside the

boundaries.

3. Eating food and drinking water is greatly encouraged.

4. Please assist in keeping the neighborhood as clean as possible
by

helping to clean during AND after the Block Party.

5. Be safe and have fun.

Stephen Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
269-4600

Campus Alert Bulletin 08-380

Hello all,

 

For the 3^rd time in recent weeks we have experienced someone lighting a fire or burning fliers in the residence hall loggia areas.   This type of activity is not safe and needs to stop.   The college and the Fire Department are very concerned about this happening.

 

If you have any information concerning who is burning the fliers please contact the Campus Safety & Security Department at 269-4600.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Briscoe

Campus Security

269-4600

Darby Gym re-open at 11:30am Today

Hello all,

 

Darby gym will re-open today at 11:30am, Monday May 5, 2008.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Briscoe

Campus Security

269-4600

Darby Gym Closed (Sunday May 4, 2008)

Hello all,

 

Darby Gym is closed due to plumbing problems.   It is unknown at this time as to when it will re-open.

 

Steve Briscoe

Campus Security

269-4600

Tornado Watch #244, Poweshiek County (Grinnell, Iowa)

A tornado watch has been issued for Poweshiek County until 1am, Friday morning, May 2, 2008.

 

Stephen Briscoe

Campus Security

269-4600

Pioneer Alert Emergency Notification System

Hello all,

 

PIONEER ALERT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

 

Grinnell College faculty, staff, and students are invited to register their mobile-phone numbers with the College’s new emergency notification system, Pioneer Alert. This text messaging system will be used by the Campus Safety and Security Office only in an emergency involving the safety of the College community. 

 

To register for the Pioneer Alert emergency notification system:

Ø      Go to: https://pioneerweb.grinnell.edu/

Ø      Under Tools, click on “Pioneer Alert”

Ø      Click on the “Register now” link and follow the directions to register.

 

FAQs about Pioneer Alert

Technical questions about Pioneer Alert and cell phone compatibility: 800-936-3525.

Other questions: Contact Stephen A. Briscoe, director of safety and security at Briscoe@grinnell.edu

 

Please note: In addition to Pioneer Alert, Grinnell College will also provide emergency information via e-mail, voicemail on campus phones, college website, public address system in some campus buildings, and city siren system.

 

8th Avenue Closing

Hello all,

 

The intersection at 8th Ave and East Street is closing for replacement on May 21st and then will open back up when finished.  However, 8th Ave will be closed to through traffic from May 21^st until sometime in the fall.   

 

Stephen A. Briscoe

Director of Campus Safety & Security

Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa 50112

641-269-4600

 

Quake Aftershocks (Salem, Illinois)

>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> As you are probably aware there was an earthquake centered near
> west Salem, Illinois this morning and the after shocks waves have
> been reported on campus and as far away asDesMoines, Iowa at around
> 10:14am today. The quake was 5.2 in magnitude. There were no
> major injuries or damage reported.
>
>
>
> For more information on the earthquake and what you can do in the
> event of an earthquake go to:http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
>
>
>
> It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in
> the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them
> cause damage.
>
>
>
> If you felt the shock waves and were on the Grinnell College
> campuses please send me an email and let me know,
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Stephen Briscoe
>
> Director of Campus Safety & Security
>
> Grinnell College
>
> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

Campus Community Alert: Car Burglaries

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> The Grinnell Police are starting to see a rise again in residential
> car burglaries. As a result, the Police would like to remind
> citizens of some safeguards they can take to try and prevent them
> from becoming a victim of a car burglary.
>
>
>
> First: Always make sure to lock your vehicle.
>
> Second: Do Not leave valuables in your vehicle at night such as
> purses, wallets, IPODS, CD's money and the like.
>
> Third: If your vehicle cannot be parked in a garage, try and park
> it in a lighted area outside.
>
> Fourth: Make sure if you do park your vehicle inside a garage,
> secure the garage doors at night and make sure the overhead door is
> pulled down and secured.
>
> Fifth: If you observe anyone in your neighborhood looking in a
> vehicle or acting suspicious, please contact the Grinnell Police
> immediately so we investigate this as soon as possible.
>
>
>
> Your Cooperation in this effort is greatly appreciated,
>
>
>
> Police Investigator C. E Wray
>
> Grinnell Police Department
>
> 641-236-2650
>
>

Unauthorized Magazine Salesman

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> Recently we have had complaints of males between the ages of 22-26
> years old, wearing baggy jeans, in the north campus area attempting
> to sell magazines in the residence halls. Please note that this
> type of solicitation is not allowed on campus unless permission is
> granted from the Student Affairs Office. If you see someone
> attempting to sell magazines in that area please tell them to leave
> or contact the Student Affairs Office. One of the males
> attempting to sell the magazines goes by the name of "Bobbie".
>
>
>
> Please do not let anyone into the residence halls or your room if
> you don't know them. Also, to be on the safe side please lock
> your room doors and contact Security immediately if you see someone
> in the residence halls and they look like they should not be there.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Stephen A. Briscoe
>
> Director of Campus Safety & Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>

"All Clear" given for Poweshiek County

> The "All Clear" has been given for Poweshiek County. Please resume
> your normal daily activities.
>
>
>
> Your cooperation has been appreciated,
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>

Tornado Warning (Poweshiek County)

> The Tornado warning has been extended until 7:15pm. And "all
> clear" will be given when it is safe to do.
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

Tornado Warning (Poweshiek County)

>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> The national Weather service has issued a tornado warning for
> southern Poweshiek County. This means that a tornado has been
> sighted or has been indicated on the Doppler weather radar. The
> weather service recommends that you proceed to the lowest level of
> whatever building your are in. The center of the buildings, away
> from all windows, glass and exterior doors.
>
>
>
> The warning is in effect until 6:30pm. And "all clear" will be
> given when it is safe to do.
>
>
>
> Please go to the Campus Safety & Security Department website
> athttp://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information on
> "Preparation for Severe Weather atGrinnell College". Campus
> shelter locations are listed at this website.
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

(Severe Weather Drill) "All Clear"

>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> The Campus Safety and Security Office has issued an "ALL CLEAR".
> Please resume your normal daily activities and thanks for your
> participation in the Campus Severe Weather Drill.
>
>
>
> If you encountered any problems or thoughts concerning this drill
> please email them to Captain Amy Coleman at the Campus Safety and
> Security Office. We will be evaluating the campus response to
> this drill.
>
>
>
> Thanks again for your cooperation,
>
>
>
> Stephen Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>
>
>

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (This is a Drill)

>
> A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for PoweshiekCounty.
> This warning means that "Severe thunderstorms are occurring, or
> imminent. Keep in mind that tornadoes occasionally develop in
> areas where severe thunderstorm watches or warnings are in effect.
> Remain alert to signs of anapproaching tornado and seek shelter if
> threatening conditions exist".
>
>
>
> (This is a Drill)
>
>
>
>

Severe Weather

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> March is the start of the tornado season in the state of Iowa.
> Please go to the Security Department website at http://
> www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ and review the "Preparation for
> Severe Weather" at Grinnell College information. The shelter
> locations at the college are also listed.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Stephen A. Briscoe
>
> Director of Safety & Security
>
> Grinnell College
>
> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

Tornado Watch (This is a Drill)

> A Tornado Watch has been issued for Poweshiek County. A TORNADO
> WATCH means that "Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert
> for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location."
>
>
>
> (Although this is a Drill please react in the same manner that you
> would if this was an actual situation. Thanks).
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>
>
>

Tornado Warning (This is a Drill)

> THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WARNING
> FORPOWESHIEK COUNTY.
>
>
>
> THIS MEANS THAT A TORNADO HAS BEEN SIGHTED OR HAS BEEN INDICATED ON
> DOPPLER WEATHER RADAR.
>
>
>
> THE WEATHER SERVICE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU PROCEED TO THE LOWEST LEVEL
> OF WHATEVER BUILDING YOU ARE IN, TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE
> BUILDING, AWAY FROM ALL WINDOWS, GLASS, AND EXTERIOR DOORS.
>
>
>
>
>
> (Although this is a Drill please react in the same manner that you
> would if this was an actual situation. Thanks).
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>

New Athletic Center Westside (Darby) Lot Closing

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> Starting Monday April 7th, the parking lot west (Darby Lot) of the
> New Athletic Center on 10thAvenue will be closed permanently.
> This is due to construction beginning in the area for the Athletic
> Center Phase II project.
>
>
>
> Stephen A. Briscoe
>
> Director of Campus Safety & Security
>
> Grinnell College
>
> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>
>
>

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Poweshiek County)

> A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Poweshiek County.
>
>
>
> A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING MEANS- Severe thunderstorms are
> occurring, or imminent. Keep in mind that tornadoes occasionally
> develop in areas where severe thunderstorm watches or warnings are
> in effect. Remain alert to signs of an approaching tornado and seek
> shelter if threatening conditions exist.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Director
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

Winter Storm Watch

> Winter Storm Watch ...MAJOR WINTER STORM HEADING FOR IOWA MONDAY...
> A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL BE IMPACTING CENTRAL IOWA MONDAYAND
> MONDAY NIGHT. THOUGH RAIN OR A RAIN SNOW MIXTURE IS
> EXPECTEDINITIALLY WITH THE BEFORE CHANGING OVER TO SNOW IN THE
> MORNINGOVER THE NORTHWEST AND THEN SPREAD EAST DURING THE DAY WITH
> THEPOTENTIAL FOR A 6 TO 8 INCH BAND OF SNOW NEAR THE HIGHWAY 20
> ANDHIGHWAY 30 CORRIDORS WITH 3 TO 5 INCHES POSSIBLE ON EITHER SIDE
> OFTHIS BAND. WARMER AIR ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80
> WILLPROLONG THE TRANSITION OVER TO SNOW UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON
> ANDWILL LIKELY REDUCE SNOW AMOUNT IN THIS REGION. SNOWFALL RATES
> MAYAPPROACH TWO INCHES OF SNOWFALL PER HOUR DURING THE HEIGHT OF
> THESTORM FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH MID AFTERNOON. THIS WILL
> CAUSEROAD CONDITIONS TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY DURING THE AFTERNOON
> HOURS. AS THE STORM CONTINUES MOVING EAST DURING THE EVENING
> HOURSNORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH ARE LIKELY TO CAUSE BLOWING
> ANDDRIFTING SNOW MONDAY EVENING. THE GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED
> TOCONTINUE INTO TUESDAY WITH DRIFTING SNOW STILL IMPACTING THE
> AREATHROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS
> A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANTSNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT
> MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
>

Air Stagnatioin Advisory Tonight (Sunday Feb. 24)

> weather.gov
>
> National Weather Service
>
> Watches, Warnings & Advisories
>
> AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT
> CSTTONIGHT. THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS ISSUED AN
> AIRQUALITY ADVISORY FOR MUCH OF NORTHEAST IOWA. FINE
> PARTICULATELEVELS NEAR EPA HEALTH STANDARDS CONTINUE OVER THE
> NORTHEASTQUARTER OF IOWA. ELEVATED LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST
> THROUGHMIDNIGHT TONIGHT. THE DNR RECOMMENDS THAT IOWANS WITH
> RESPIRATORY OR HEARTDISEASE...THE ELDERLY...AND CHILDREN LIMIT
> PROLONGED OUTDOOREXERTION UNTIL AIR QUALITY CONDITIONS IMPROVE. AN
> AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY INDICATES THAT DUE TO LIMITED MOVEMENTOF AN
> AIRMASS ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA...POLLUTION WILL INCREASETO
> DANGEROUS LEVELS. PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SHOULDFOLLOW
> THEIR PHYSICIANS ADVICE FOR DEALING
>
>
>