ESU Announces Procedures, Details for Inclement Weather

As we prepare for the first forecasted inclement weather of the year, 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.

While the majority of ESU’s academic offerings for the 2020-2021 academic year are remote, the University will continue to provide necessary messages related to any delays, cancellations or closings that pertain to face-to-face instruction or changes to the operational hours of its facilities. When possible, ESU’s inclement weather messages will be shared 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.

The university’s primary method for distributing weather-related announcements is via its E2Campus Emergency Notification System, which provides both Text message and email communication. We strongly encourage the entire campus community to sign up signed up for the university’s E2Campus Emergency Notification System. To sign up, visit esu.edu/emergency. The E2Campus system is used solely for emergency notifications and is not used for any other communication.

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.

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