Author: Environmental Health & Safety Office

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for the Loudoun Campus. Seek shelter if necessary or hazardous conditions exist.

• Locate and take shelter in hardened structure immediately.
• Move to an interior room or hallway without windows on the lower floors of the building.
• Stay away from large loose objects such as bookcases, cabinets, or shelves.
• Do not use elevators or glass enclosed stairwells.
• If you are outdoors and unable to reach a building return to your vehicle or find a low lying area and protect your head with your hands, bag, or other items.
• Remain in the shelter area until the severe weather has passed.

Additional information about this weather event is available via weather radios, local TV stations, or on line at http://weather.gov. A tornado warning means that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing tornadoes is imminent or occurring.  NWS weather warnings span a large area; this weather warning does not mean that campus will be struck by a tornado, but there is a possibility that a tornado may occur on or near campus.  Take appropriate precautions based on your location, activities, and weather conditions.

George Mason University administrative offices will open at 11:00am Wednesday, January 30th, due to inclement weather. Only classes beginning at or after 11:00am will be held as scheduled. Please use good judgment and travel safely.

Shuttle services will begin around 10:00am. For additional details please visit: https://transportation.gmu.edu in the morning. If your car was moved into the Rappahannock Deck, please have it back to the assigned lot by 11:00am Wednesday, January 30th.

University events may be postponed or cancelled. Please check with the event coordinator, event website, or University Events Management at http://events.gmu.edu for more information. Allow additional travel time to and from campus and plan activities accordingly.

The university will provide updates, if necessary, on Mason‘s operating status via Mason Alert. Please visit http://www.gmu.edu, call 703-993-1000, and read Mason Alerts for the latest information.

For information related to faculty and staff accounting for your time during delayed openings or early closings, please refer to the inclement weather guide at: http://hr.gmu.edu/payroll/index.php?t=7

George Mason University administrative offices will close today January 29th at 3:00pm. Classes in session will stop at 3pm, and classes beginning at or after 3:00pm are cancelled due to inclement weather. Visit www.gmu.edu for more information. Please use good judgment and travel safely.

The university will provide updates, if necessary, on Mason‘s operating status via Mason Alert. Please visit https://www.gmu.edu, call 703-993-1000, and read Mason Alerts for the latest information. A decision regarding the university’s operating schedule for Wednesday January 30th will be announced no later than 5:30 a.m. that morning; however, it is anticipated that the university will resume normal operations on Wednesday.

University Events: University events may be postponed or cancelled. Please check with the event coordinator, event website, or University Events Management at https://events.gmu.edu for more information. Allow additional travel time to and from campus and plan activities accordingly.

For operating hours of university services, please see the links and information below:

Mason Shuttles: https://transportation.gmu.edu/

Mason Recreation: http://recreation.gmu.edu

Dining Services: https://dining.gmu.edu

Employees: for information related to faculty and staff accounting for your time during delayed openings or early closings, please refer to the Inclement Weather Guide at: https://hr.gmu.edu/payroll/holiday and inclement weather.php

Parking and Transportation: students and employees may park in the Rappahannock River parking deck for the duration of the storm. Parking deck fees and pass requirements are temporarily suspended. Employees and students should return their vehicles to the appropriate parking areas by 8:00 am Wednesday January 30th.

Eagle Bank Arena (www.eaglebankarena.com), Center for the Arts (https://cfa.gmu.edu), and Hylton Performing Arts Center (www.hyltoncenter.org): Events hosted at these facilities may be postponed or cancelled. Please visit the appropriate website for more information.

Science and Technology Campus Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center:  visit www.freedom-center.com/ to confirm operating hours.

Public Transportation: visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website at www.wmata.com for public transportation options and operating status.

Student Centers (Johnson Center, SUB I, and the Hub) will close at the same time as the early closure time indicated above. See https://studentcenters.gmu.edu for more information.

University Libraries: Visit https://library.gmu.edu for operating hours and online library resources.

On Monday, January 14th, classes are cancelled and administrative offices are closed across all campuses of George Mason University due to inclement weather.

The university will provide updates, if necessary, on the university’s operating status via Mason Alert. Please visit https://www.gmu.edu, call 703-993-1000, and read Mason Alerts for the latest information.

University Events: University events may be postponed or cancelled. Please check with the event coordinator, event website, or University Events Management at https://events.gmu.edu for more information. Allow additional travel time to and from campus and plan activities accordingly.

For operating hours of university services, please see the links and information below:

Mason Recreation: recreation.gmu.edu

Dining Services: dining.gmu.edu

Employees: for information related to faculty and staff accounting for your time during delayed openings or early closings, please refer to the Inclement Weather Guide at: hr.gmu.edu/payroll/holiday and inclement weather.php

Mason Shuttles: shuttle service is suspended Monday, January 14th.

Parking and Transportation: students and employees may park in DECK parking deck for the duration of the storm. Parking deck fees and pass requirements are temporarily suspended. Employees and students should return their vehicles to the appropriate parking areas by 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 15th

Eagle Bank Arena (www.eaglebankarena.com), Center for the Arts (https://cfa.gmu.edu), and Hylton Performing Arts Center (www.hyltoncenter.org): Events hosted at these facilities may be postponed or cancelled. Please visit the appropriate website for more information.

Science and Technology Campus Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center:  visit www.freedom-center.com/ to confirm operating hours.

Public Transportation: visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website www.wmata.com/for public transportation options and operating status.

Student Centers (Johnson Center, SUB I, and the Hub) will not be open January 14th.  See https://studentcenters.gmu.edu for more information.

University Libraries: Visit https://library.gmu.edu for operating hours and online library resources.

On Sunday, January 13, classes are cancelled and administrative offices are closed across all campuses of George Mason University due to inclement weather.

The university will provide updates, if necessary, on the university’s operating status via Mason Alert. Please visit https://www.gmu.edu, call 703-993-1000, and read Mason Alerts for the latest information.

University Events: University events may be postponed or cancelled. Please check with the event coordinator, event website, or University Events Management at https://events.gmu.edu for more information. Allow additional travel time to and from campus and plan activities accordingly.

For operating hours of university services, please see the links and information below:

Mason Recreation: https://recreation.gmu.edu

Dining Services: http://dining.gmu.edu

Employees: for information related to faculty and staff accounting for your time during delayed openings or early closings, please refer to the Inclement Weather Guide at: http://hr.gmu.edu/payroll/holiday and inclement weather.php

Mason Shuttles: shuttle service is suspended Sunday, January 13.

Parking and Transportation: students and employees may park in Shenandoah parking deck for the duration of the storm. Parking deck fees and pass requirements are temporarily suspended. Employees and students should return their vehicles to the appropriate parking areas by 12:00 p.m. Monday January 14.

Eagle Bank Arena (www.eaglebankarena.com), Center for the Arts (http://cfa.gmu.edu), and Hylton Performing Arts Center (www.hyltoncenter.org): Events hosted at these facilities may be postponed or cancelled. Please visit the appropriate website for more information.

Science and Technology Campus Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center:  visit www.freedom-center.com/ to confirm operating hours.

Public Transportation: visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website www.wmata.com/for public transportation options and operating status.

Student Centers (Johnson Center, SUB I, and the Hub) will not be open Sunday.  See https://studentcenters.gmu.edu for more information.

University Libraries: Visit https://library.gmu.edu for operating hours and online library resources.