Stephen A. Briscoe
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
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Hello all, due to the continued severe weather, the Grinnell College campus will remain on the following status for a second straight day (Thursday, December 10): classes still in session; administrative offices will be closed; and only Essential Staff will be requested to come to the campus. Below is how the college will operate during this period of time:
Classes Still in Session, Closed Administrative Offices, Essential Staff Only
Grinnell College is a residential campus and because of this, students will not be traveling to school to attend classes. However, if a faculty member is not able to commute to campus due to the weather, he/she may cancel his/her respective class, arrange for a colleague to cover the class, or make an alternative assignment.
The College relies upon a workforce that lives both in Grinnell and surrounding areas. Weather conditions may create difficult driving conditions for those who commute to work. In extreme weather, the College may choose to close administrative offices. Should this happen, employees will be paid in the following way. Employees whose work schedule begins during the closing will not be required to work and will be paid for their scheduled hours. Employees who are at work will be released and paid for their regularly scheduled hours. Employees on approved vacation, personal or sick leave will be charged for vacation, personal or sick leave.
Essential services must be maintained in order to provide for the safety and welfare of the college's resident student population. Essential staff typically includes employees who work in Dining Services, Facilities Management, and Campus Safety & Security. Personnel who work in these areas should seek guidance from their supervisor and follow departmental procedures.
Under conditions of "Essential Staff only," essential non-exempt non-bargaining unit staff who are required to work will be paid one and one-half times their regular hourly wage. The College does not expect essential staff to put themselves at undue risk. Essential staff who are unable to be at work due to inclement weather will be required to use vacation or personal time to cover their absence. Arrangements may be made between the supervisor and the employee to make up the time during the same work week, in lieu of taking vacation or personal time, if the supervisor foresees a need for such work. If there is no need for work later in the week, the employee must take vacation or personal time to cover his/her absence due to inclement weather.
Note
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Iowa Road Conditions
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KCCI Television broadcasts (through an email list serve) school closings in the event of weather related or emergency situations. Visit http://www.kcci.com/closings/index.html to sign up for school-related announcements.
Classes Still in Session, Closed Administrative Offices, Essential Staff Only
Grinnell College is a residential campus and because of this, students will not be traveling to school to attend classes. However, if a faculty member is not able to commute to campus due to the weather, he/she may cancel his/her respective class, arrange for a colleague to cover the class, or make an alternative assignment.
The College relies upon a workforce that lives both in Grinnell and surrounding areas. Weather conditions may create difficult driving conditions for those who commute to work. In extreme weather, the College may choose to close administrative offices. Should this happen, employees will be paid in the following way. Employees whose work schedule begins during the closing will not be required to work and will be paid for their scheduled hours. Employees who are at work will be released and paid for their regularly scheduled hours. Employees on approved vacation, personal or sick leave will be charged for vacation, personal or sick leave.
Essential services must be maintained in order to provide for the safety and welfare of the college's resident student population. Essential staff typically includes employees who work in Dining Services, Facilities Management, and Campus Safety & Security. Personnel who work in these areas should seek guidance from their supervisor and follow departmental procedures.
Under conditions of "Essential Staff only," essential non-exempt non-bargaining unit staff who are required to work will be paid one and one-half times their regular hourly wage. The College does not expect essential staff to put themselves at undue risk. Essential staff who are unable to be at work due to inclement weather will be required to use vacation or personal time to cover their absence. Arrangements may be made between the supervisor and the employee to make up the time during the same work week, in lieu of taking vacation or personal time, if the supervisor foresees a need for such work. If there is no need for work later in the week, the employee must take vacation or personal time to cover his/her absence due to inclement weather.
Note
For news information, please reference the following news media:
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.kcci.com/closings/index.html to sign up for school-related announcements.
Date: December 8, 2009
To: Grinnell College Faculty, Staff, Students
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 8, 2009.
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.
The following is the most recent weather forecast for Poweshiek County (Grinnell, Iowa). We are currently under a hazardous weather outlook and a winter weather advisory. Please watch for changes.
Per conversation with the National Weather Service for Poweshiek County:
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Emergency Closings
At times, but very rarely, emergencies such as severe winter weather, fires, power failures, or tornadoes, can disrupt college operations. When this happens, the College will respond in a way appropriate to the situation and may require closing parts of the College or distributing staff and services in an alternative way.
Staff should be alert to regular communication methods through the campus home page, email, voice mail and cell phones. Where these methods are not effective, phone trees or other departmental methods of reaching personnel should be used. In extreme emergency situations, an announcement will be broadcast through local radio stations (Grinnell KGRN, Des Moines WHO and Iowa City WMT) and television stations (KCCI, WHO and KWWL). When in doubt, employees should seek guidance from their supervisor.
Grinnell College is a residential campus and it is not possible to cease all services. There may be times, however, where limited services are most appropriate. For purposes of this policy, four possible scenarios have been identified.
Classes Still in Session, Open Administrative Offices
Unless directed otherwise, staff should report to work. Supervisors and employees are encouraged to be as flexible as possible in adhering to the normal office schedule while considering the safety of employees. Those who leave will be required to use accumulated vacation or personal time to cover their absence or make arrangements with their supervisor to make up the time during the same work week.
Classes Still in Session, Closed Administrative Offices, Essential Staff Only
Grinnell College is a residential campus and because of this, students will not be traveling to school to attend classes. However, if a faculty member is not able to commute to campus due to the weather, he/she may cancel his/her respective class, arrange for a colleague to cover the class, or make an alternative assignment.
The College relies upon a workforce that lives both in Grinnell and surrounding areas. Weather conditions may create difficult driving conditions for those who commute to work. In extreme weather, the College may choose to close administrative offices. Should this happen, employees will be paid in the following way. Employees whose work schedule begins during the closing will not be required to work and will be paid for their scheduled hours. Employees who are at work will be released and paid for their regularly scheduled hours. Employees on approved vacation, personal or sick leave will be charged for vacation, personal or sick leave.
Essential services must be maintained in order to provide for the safety and welfare of the college's resident student population. Essential staff typically includes employees who work in Dining Services, Facilities Management, and Campus Safety & Security. Personnel who work in these areas should seek guidance from their supervisor and follow departmental procedures.
Under conditions of "Essential Staff only," essential non-exempt non-bargaining unit staff who are required to work will be paid one and one-half times their regular hourly wage. The College does not expect essential staff to put themselves at undue risk. Essential staff who are unable to be at work due to inclement weather will be required to use vacation or personal time to cover their absence. Arrangements may be made between the supervisor and the employee to make up the time during the same work week, in lieu of taking vacation or personal time, if the supervisor foresees a need for such work. If there is no need for work later in the week, the employee must take vacation or personal time to cover his/her absence due to inclement weather.
Campus Closed
Only under extreme circumstances would the College campus close. A campus closing would require activation of the Campus Emergency Response Plan. All communication to the campus would occur through that mechanism.
Partial or Complete Evacuation of Campus
There may be occasions where an evacuation of the campus is necessary. Each situation will be assessed as to the extent of the evacuation and whether a partial or complete evacuation is necessary. During partial evacuations, accommodations should be attempted for staff to perform their work elsewhere on the campus. If this is not possible, the supervisor should seek guidance from the Office of Human Resources.
Note
For news information, please reference the following news media:
Iowa Road Conditions
Updated every 5 minutes with data provided by Iowa State Patrol Officers:
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KCCI School Closings and Delays
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Hello all,
We continue to get theft reports of person(s) unknown stealing items from on campus and in the surrounding areas. These thefts involve laptop computers, ipods, bicycles, wallets, thefts from vehicles, etc. Campus Safety & Security in coordination with the Grinnell Police Department continues to investigate these thefts. If you have any information concerning these thefts please contact Campus Safety & Security at 269-4600.
Thanks,
Campus Safety & Security
Crime Prevention Tips:
-Please lock your room when you leave the area.
-If your studying in an area please do not leave your valuable items alone.
-If you see residence hall doors propped open please shut them.
-Please record all identifying characteristics of your valuable items.
- If you have credit cards please record pertinent information from your cards.
-Lock your bicycles to the campus bike racks using the bar shape u-style bike locks. Please do not leave them in
unsecured areas nor lock them to handrails.
-Register your bicycle with the Campus Safety & Security Office.
-Report any suspicious persons in your area.
Hello all,
This morning Campus Safety & Security found a number of vehicles in the campus area open with the dome lights on. It is unknown if anything is missing from the vehicles. Additionally, there has been a report of a car break in near the campus. Please be aware of this and lock your vehicles and report any suspicious person(s).
Thanks,
Campus Safety & Security
Intermittent lane closures to repair roadside damage can be expected
on Interstate 80 in Poweshiek County beginning Monday, Oct. 5, weather
permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's
(DOT) Marshalltown construction office.
The work is scheduled on I-80 between the U.S. 63 and Iowa 21
interchanges. Travelers can expect intermittent lane closures in the
right lane in both directions of traffic. The project is expected to be
completed by the end of October, weather permitting.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed
limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines
for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work
zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles and
wear seat belts.
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 30, 2009
Please visit http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/cleryreport/ for the most up to date information concerning the annual security report.
Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600
Hell all,
The Campus Safety & Security staff is attempting to locate a white male in his early 30s named Jason Chalmers, who has been reported to be loitering on campus recently, even though he has been issued a previous trespass notice to stay away from campus. Chalmers was last known to have short brown hair, is balding, has a large build, and is approximately 5' 7" inches tall. He has been known to be involved in local thefts. He may be riding a bicycle. If you see him on campus please contact Campus Safety & Security at 641-269-4600.
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Hello all,
If your vehicle has been consistently parked in a no parking zone on a city street please be aware that the city is towing. Please do not abuse the no parking zones on the city streets. If your vehicle gets towed please contact the city pd at 236-2650.
Thanks,
Stephen A. Briscoe
Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600
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 and in front of doors also presents
a danger.
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
Hello all,
Tonight the city of Grinnell High School will be having their homecoming parade. The parade starts at 5:30pm. Please be aware that this afternoon the streets in the downtown area will probably start being blocked off for the parade. You may want to take an alternative route if you plan to travel in the downtown area late this afternoon and when going home from work.
Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Hello all,
As we begin a new academic year, I want to remind the campus community of Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. In compliance with Iowa law, Grinnell College is a smoke-free campus. Recent complaints, citations from the Grinnell Police Department, and a campus inspection from the Iowa Department of Public Health indicate smoking is occurring on College property.
While smoking is banned on College property, it is not banned on public "right-of-ways" owned by the city. Sidewalks on campus that line city streets, including the grassy area between the street and sidewalk, are public right-of-ways. Sidewalks along Park, East, and Broad Streets, and 6th, 8th, and 10th Avenues, are included. All other sidewalks and spaces are considered College property and must be smoke free.
The purpose of a public right-of-way is to provide access to the public. Individuals should not block pedestrian traffic and should avoid smoking in groups or busy areas where others may pass and possibly inhale secondhand smoke. Cigarettes must be extinguished before entering College property. Cigarette litter is the responsibility of the smoker, and should, after extinguishing, be properly disposed of in a trash receptacle.
Persons who choose to smoke on Grinnell's campus do so at their own risk and may face civil fines, as well as fines from the institution.
For those who wish to quit smoking tobacco, Quitline Iowa , a toll-free, statewide smoking cessation telephone counseling hotline, is available. Trained counselors provide callers with information about the health consequences of tobacco use, assistance in making an individualized quit plan, and ongoing support through optional follow-up calls.
Sincerely,
Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600
Hello all,
Eight Avenue from Park Street (by Faculty House) west to West Street over in the city will be closed today and Friday. In the next two weeks the city will be resurfacing Eight Street and parts of it will be open and closed.
Stephen A. Briscoe
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Hello all,
Campus parking lot enforcement will begin on Monday August 31st. Please stop by the Campus Safety & Security Office and pick up a parking permit if you have a vehicle parked in one of the campus parking lots.
Thanks, and have a great year,
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Two participants in the Summer Games University held on our campus July 20-24 have confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus. The participants did not show symptoms until two days after leaving campus. It is unlikely the virus was transmitted to others at Grinnell College.
The Center for Disease Control says symptoms of H1N1 include a fever of 100.4 or higher, sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose. These symptoms are not the same as the stomach flu. The incubation time for the H1N1 is from 1-5 days. The campers left Grinnell College on July 24, 2009. This means if no symptoms of H1N1 were experienced by July 29, 2009, it is unlikely a campus exposure occurred. If you do have the above symptoms please contact your physician or Karen Cochran in the Campus Health Center, 641-269-3230.
Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600
National Weather Service Tornado Watch #345
Hello all, a tornado watch has been issued for Poweshiek County until midnight. A Tornado watch means: Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location.
Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600
Hello all,
Over this weekend and Commencement morning (Monday May 18th ) 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.
Thank you for all you do to support Commencement Weekend.
Stephen A. Briscoe
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Dear students,
The off-campus end of the year celebration known as the High Street Block Party has begun on High Street/Near 6th Avenue. 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. Please assist in keeping the neighborhood as clean as possible by helping to clean during AND after the Block Party.
4. Please be sure to eat when drinking.
5. Be safe when crossing the highway in that area.
5. Have fun.
Faculty/Staff please be aware of students crossing the road (6th Avenue/High Street) and be careful when driving in that area.
Stephen Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
269-4600
An inspector from the Iowa Department of Public Health recently visited the Grinnell College campus to investigate a complaint of a violation of Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. In compliance with Iowa law, the College became a smoke-free campus on July 1, 2008. While the inspection revealed the College has adequately signed and properly notified the College community of the law, evidence, such as multiple cigarette butts left on campus grounds, indicated smoking is occurring on College property.
While smoking is banned on College property, it is not banned on public "right-of-ways" owned by the city. Sidewalks on campus that line city streets, including the grassy area between the street and sidewalk, are public right-of-ways. Sidewalks along Park, East, and Broad Streets, and 6th, 8th, and 10th Avenues, are included. All other sidewalks and spaces are considered College property and must be smoke free.
The purpose of a public right-of-way is to provide access to the public. Individuals should not block pedestrian traffic and should avoid smoking in groups or busy areas where others may pass and possibly inhale secondhand smoke. Cigarettes must be extinguished before entering College property. Cigarette litter is the responsibility of the smoker, and should, after extinguishing, be properly disposed of in a trash receptacle.
Persons who choose to smoke on Grinnell's campus do so at their own risk and may face civil fines, as well as fines from the institution.
For those who wish to quit smoking tobacco, Quitline Iowa , a toll-free, statewide smoking cessation telephone counseling hotline, is available. Trained counselors provide callers with information about the health consequences of tobacco use, assistance in making an individualized quit plan, and ongoing support through optional follow-up calls.
Stephen A. Briscoe, Campus Safety & Security, 269-4600
(A Tornado Watch has been issued for Poweshiek County)
Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information on severe weather at Grinnell College.
A Tornado Watch means that Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location.
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
By: Stephen A. Briscoe, Director of Campus Safety/Security, Grinnell College
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics act of 1998, the Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Office is giving notice that it has received information of possible distribution and use of the drug ecstasy on campus.
Please be aware of this, as ecstasy has been known to cause both emotional and physical concerns. For further information on this drug, please visit www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/ecstasy.html
The Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Office urges anyone who believes they have or a friend has been the victim of an illegal drug to immediately contact the Campus Safety & Security Office at 269-4600. Victims of illegal drugs can also contact the Health Center on campus at 269-3230, College Campus Sexual Assault Coordinators Office, 269-4981, Domestic Violence Alternatives/Sexual Assault Center, 1-800-779-3512, Residential Life RLC's 269-3700, Poweshiek County Mental Health Center, 236-6137, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, 236-2380 or the Grinnell Police Department at 236-2650.
This is a Drill. The All Clear has been given for Poweshiek County. Please resume your normal daily activities and be on the alert for further severe weather in the area. Your cooperation has been appreciated. This is a Drill
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
This is a Drill. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Poweshiek County (Grinnell). Please seek Shelter. An "All Clear" message will be sent out to the campus when it is safe to do. This is a Drill.
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
THIS IS A DRILL. A TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR POWESHIEK COUNTY. THIS IS A DRILL
Campus Safety & Security
269-4600
Hello all,
The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service have declared the week of April 6 through April 10 2009 Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Awareness Week is an annual event to remind Iowans that severe weather is part of living in our state and that understanding the risks and how to respond to them can save lives. 2008 was a historic year across Iowa with 105 tornadoes including the EF5 tornado that struck Parkersburg and other areas in northeast Iowa. During the awareness week, the National Weather Service will promote severe-weather safety by issuing public information statements. The highlight of the week will be the statewide tornado drill on Wednesday April 8, 2009.
Please go to the Campus Safety & Security Office 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. A variety of drills are planned throughout the State of Iowa and Grinnell College will participate fully.
On Wednesday April the 8th the college will be participating in the Iowa State wide Tornado alert drill. This drill will take place mid-morning. The tornado siren will sound at the college and across the city of Grinnell and the College will test its emergency notification systems. Please visit http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information on the tornado shelter locations at Grinnell College. Also please be aware that every Thursday morning at 9 a.m., the city of Grinnell siren system is tested throughout the city.
Although it is not part of the Severe Weather Awareness week on Thursday, April 16th, at 7pm, at ARH, room 102, the National Weather Service will be doing a Storm Spotters class. Actual pictures of tornadoes in Iowa will be shown along with other helpful weather information. Upon completion of the course participants will be certified as a storm spotter. The class is open to all members of Grinnell College and the public. There is no cost to attend.
Please visit Pioneer Web at https://pioneerweb.grinnell.edu/ for information on the college's emergency text messaging system "Pioneer Alert." On Pioneer Web, information about the system and how to sign up is listed on the left hand side of the page under "Resources." Note: All text message alerts will be posted on the top right corner of the Pioneer Web main page above the local weather forecast.
Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee Members
Steve Briscoe, Campus Safety & Security
Kate Worster, Communication
Cindy Deppe, Communication
Amy VanManen, Campus Safety & Security
Kristin Lovig, Human Resources
Jim Mulholland, Treasurers Office
Jana Johnson, Human Resources
Travis Greene, Student Affairs
Rick Whitney, Facilities Management
Mike Sims, Student Affairs
Jennifer Krohn, Diversity and Achievement
Lesley Lyons, Chemistry Department
Peter Jacobson, Biology Department
Jeanette Moser, Dining Services
John Burrows, Student Government Association
Rachel Bly, Conference Operations and Events
Dave Dale, ITS
Hello all,
I hope your spring break was relaxing and fun. Many of you are either back on campus or starting your trip back. The weather may become a factor if you are still travelling back to Grinnell. Please visit the National Weather Service website at http://www.weather.gov/ for the latest in weather conditions. Travel Safely!
Stephen A. Briscoe
Director of Campus Safety & Security
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
641-269-4600
