ESU Backup Insider

It is the intention of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) to maintain normal operating hours even during inclement conditions. In instances of severe weather, ESU reminds students, faculty and staff to tune in to the radio and television stations and websites listed below, or visit the ESU website for updated announcements regarding possible class cancelations, delays and/or university closings.

In most instances, University decisions about delays, cancellations or closings will be made by 6 a.m. concerning morning classes, 11 a.m. for afternoon classes and 2:30 p.m. for evening classes. ESU students attending classes at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem are instructed to follow procedures announced by NCC regarding classes. Instruction for students related to specific activities outside of the classroom (e.g. internships, externships, field experience, clinical rotations, etc.) are to be communicated directly to students by faculty members/deans.

Text messages and emails announcing delays, cancellations, and closings will be distributed to those who have signed up for the university’s e2campus emergency notification system. To sign up, visit esu.edu/emergency.

Weather announcements, specifically addressing hours of operation for campus resources, will be shared with the campus community via e-mail, as well as being posted to the ESU homepage by 7 a.m. on mornings of inclement weather messaging. Updates (if there are any) will be posted at noon and 5 p.m., same day.

Specific announcements are as follows:

• Classes Delayed: University classes will start at a specific time. A delayed opening generally applies to the class schedule only. Employees should report at their regular time.
• Classes Canceled: Classes are canceled but other activities and functions on campus continue as scheduled. Offices and services remain, unless otherwise announced.
• Closed: The university is closed and all university functions are canceled.

Media to Monitor:

TV:
WNEP-16, WBRE-28, WYOU-22, WFMZ-69, Blue Ridge TV-13

RADIO:
Monroe County: WSBG (93.5 FM), WESS (90.3 FM)
New Jersey: WHCY-MAX (106.3 FM), WSUS (102.3 FM), WNNJ (103.7 FM)
Wilkes-Barre / Scranton: WMGS (92.9 FM), WBSX (97.9 FM), WSJR (93.7 FM), WBHT (97.1 FM), WARM (590 AM), WKRZ (107.9, 98.5 FM), WGGY (101.3 FM), WMXQ (102.3 FM), WILK (980 AM, 103.1 FM)
Allentown / Easton: WLEV (100.7 FM), WODE (99.9 FM), WWYY (107.1 FM), WCTO (96.1 FM), WRFY (Y102 FM), WBYN (107.5 FM, 1160 AM), WAEB (B104 FM, 790 AM), WRAW (1340 AM), WMGH (105.5 FM), WEEX (1230/1320 AM), WLSH (1410 AM).
Radio on the Web: WZZO.com (95.1 FM), B104.com (B104 FM), WAEB.com (790 AM), (WSUS 102.3 FM, WNNJ 103.7 FM, Max 106.3 FM), espnpoconos.com (840 AM).

WEB:
esu.edu; poconorecord.com; wnep.com; pahomepage.com; wfmz.com; wsus1023.com, wzzo.com; readingeagle.com; and brctv13.com.

ESU values the safety of the campus community and realizes weather conditions can vary throughout the region. Employees should be cautious and use sound judgement regarding traveling to work. Employees should utilize leave time should they determine conditions in their area are unsuitable for travel.

In addition, you may call the university at 570-422-3211 for updated information. Students having questions about individual class cancelations should call the faculty member or the department secretary directly. Contact campus police for emergencies at 570-422-3064.

Specific questions and concerns about this information should be directed to the Office of University Relations, 570-422-3532.