The University's "Severe Weather Policy," according to the University Police Department, applies to all adverse weather conditions during the year, which depending on severity, could result in a decision by the President or designate to cancel classes or close the University.

Adverse weather, especially during the winter months, will not affect University operations and classes scheduled unless one or more of the following additional conditions occur:

• Campus facilities are damaged and determined unsafe
• Essential utilities, such as heat and electrical service, are lost
• Extremely hazardous travel conditions exist

University Police are responsible for monitoring weather reports and road conditions in the Louisville, Frankfort and Lexington areas on a 24-hour basis. Based on an evaluation of this information a decision to cancel classes or close the University will be made by 3:00 a.m. during the school week. A decision to cancel only evening classes will be made by 3:00 p.m. Such decisions will then be reported to area radio and television stations.

The University's "Severe Weather Policy" plans this year are as follows:

• Plan I All classes, business and administrative offices at KSU will operate on a delayed schedule.
• Plan II All classes, business and administrative offices at KSU are canceled  and closed. Only designated essential university personnel are required to report to work.
• The following radio, TV, and sister stations will broadcast all local closings.

A recorded telephone message will also be available by dialing 597- 6000.

Emergency Information Links

U.S. Department for Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/

Kentucky Department for Homeland Security
http://homeland.kentucky.gov/

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/