Dear Georgetown University Community Members,
We are writing with updates regarding the emergency power outage impacting the following buildings on the Hilltop Campus:
- Pre-Clinical Science (including Dahlgren Memorial Library)
- Basic Science
The buildings remain closed. No one is permitted to enter the buildings during this time until the HOYAlert all clear is sent.
New: We recognize that this outage has had significant impacts over the past two days, and we thank you for your patience. Our Facilities team and outside contractors are working as quickly as possible to restore the power. Due to the nature of the impacts, we now anticipate power will remain out through the weekend. We will provide an update by 5 p.m. this Friday on building operations for next week.
Instructional Status
New: All classes for the remainder of the week in the impacted buildings should be held according to the faculty member’s instructional continuity plan. We will provide an update by 5 p.m. this Friday on building operations for next week. Faculty members should contact the Office of the University Registrar if they would like to request another classroom space in an unaffected building. CNDLS provides instructional continuity resources for faculty teaching remotely.
Laboratory Equipment
Emergency power has been restored allowing for limited lighting and support for critical infrastructure. Power in the rest of the buildings remains out.
Remote Work/Hoteling Space for Displaced Employees
Employees whose primary workspaces are in impacted buildings are encouraged to work from home if possible or from alternate on-campus locations. Suite 401 in the Reiss Science Building has workspaces available for employees that can be reserved through the Workspaces tab in the Zoom app, and there is a kitchen/lounge available for those who may need that.
West Road One-Lane Closure by Pre-Clinical Science Building
A section of East-West Road between the Pre-Clinical Science Building and Shaw Field is operating as a one-lane road. Traffic control is in place. The map below indicates the area of the closure. Please anticipate a traffic slow-down.
Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this outage. We will continue to post ongoing updates on the Planning & Facilities Management Website.
Sincerely,
Office of Emergency Management
