Emergency Event Status Messages

Weather or Emergency Event Status Messages


Below you will find the messages you will hear when you call the Weather Line, see when you visit the University’s Web site, or see and hear on the television or radio in the event of inclement weather or other events.

There are essentially 3 types of messages:

  1. Those for normal operations (including when inclement weather is expected but has not yet resulted in a schedule modification);
  2. Those for delays in opening
  3. Those for occasions when only designated employees should report to work

Hot Line Messages

The Hot Line is 434.924.7669 (formerly known as the weather line or SNOW line). Press “1” for the Academic Division and “2” for the Medical Center.

Academic Division Messages

  • Default Message (no inclement weather in forecast)

    • The University is operating normally.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Normal Operations Message (inclement weather in forecast)

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • The University is operating normally.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Delay Message

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • Designated Academic Division employees report as scheduled by your supervisor, including designated School of Medicine employees who support clinical operations and critical research.
    • Non-designated employees may be approved for up to a two hour grace period.
    • Classes will be held.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Early Closure Message

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • Designated Academic Division employees remain as scheduled, including designated School of Medicine employees who support clinical operations and critical research.
    • Non-designated employees may leave work at [X].
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
    • During Academic Semester: Classes beginning at [X] or after are cancelled.

    – OR –

    • During Academic Exams: Exams will be held/Exams are rescheduled.
  • Designated Employees Only Message

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • Designated Academic Division employees report as scheduled by your supervisor, including designated School of Medicine employees who support clinical operations and critical research.
    • Non-designated employees do not report unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor.
    • Classes are cancelled.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.

Academic Division Broadcast Messages

These messages may be extremely short.

  • Delay Message

    • TV: UVA academic schedule modified. More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669
    • Radio: Same as Hot Line messaging.
  • Early Closure Message

    • TV: UVA early closure. More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669
    • Radio: Same as Hot Line with more details.

    – OR –

    • TV: UVA classes/exams will be held/cancelled. More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669
    • Radio: same as Hot Line messaging with more details.
       
  • Designated Employees Only Message

    • TV: UVA classes cancelled. More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669
    • Radio: Same as Hot Line messaging.

Medical Center Messages

  • Default Message (no inclement weather in forecast)

    • The UVA Medical Center is operating normally.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Normal Operations Message (inclement weather in forecast)

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • The UVA Medical Center is operating normally.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Delay Message

    • Designated UVA MC employees report as scheduled, including designated SOM employees who support clinical operations and critical research.
    • Non-designated UVA MC and SOM employees may arrive to work at [X]. PTO for UVA MC employees per HR Policy 510. SOM employees see HR’s Emergency Event Status pages for more information.
    • Some off-site locations may have different schedules; contact your supervisor for instructions.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Early Closure Message

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • Designated UVA MC employees remain at work, as scheduled, including designated SOM employees who support clinical operations or critical research.
    • Non-designated UVA MC and SOM employees may leave work at [X]. PTO for UVA MC employees per HR Policy 510. SOM employees see HR’s Emergency Event Status pages for more information.
    • Some off-site locations may have different schedules; contact your supervisor for instructions.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.
  • Designated Employees Only Message

    • This is an update for [DAY OF WEEK, MONTH, DAY OF MONTH].
    • Designated UVA MC employees report as scheduled by your supervisor, including designated SOM employees who support clinical operations and critical research.
    • Non-designated UVA MC and SOM employees do not report unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor.
    • Some off-site locations may have different schedules; contact your supervisor for instructions.
    • If conditions change we will update this information.

Medical Center Broadcast Messages

These messages may be extremely short.

  • Delay Message

    • UVA Medical Center on normal schedule; non-designated employees may arrive at [X].
    • UVA patients call to confirm appointments.
    • More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669
  • Early Closure Message

    • UVA Medical Center designated employees remain as scheduled. Non-designated employees may leave at [X].
    • UVA patients call to confirm appointments.
    • More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669
       
  • Designated Employees Only Message

    • UVA Medical Center designated employees report.
    • UVA Medical Center non-designated employees do not report unless instructed.
    • UVA patients call to confirm appointments.
    • More info: www.virginia.edu or 434.924.7669