Emergency Preparedness

If you need immediate assistance, please contact Public Safety at 781-239-5555.

Crisis Management

In the event of an emergency, Babson will give information to the community via email, voice mail or through other appropriate methods.

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Previous Emergency Updates

Hurricane Irene Update from Dean of Student Affairs Betsy Newman
August 28, 2011 - 3:41 p.m. EST

This is an advisory for on-campus residents. We continue to track and respond to the impacts of the storm. There have been no significant issues impacting operations on campus, including power. The Wellesley Police Department (WPD) sent an advisory to Babson Public Safety that several roads in town are blocked with downed trees and electrical wires (including Forest Street). WPD advised to stay off the roads until the storm is over. We will continue to monitor the weather forecast. Please refer back to my previous communications regarding safety guidelines and continue to check your email and www.babson.edu/advisory for any additional information.

August 27, 2011 - 2:09 PM EST

As you know, we are actively tracking the course of Hurricane Irene, and making preparations in the event it affects the Greater Boston area. At this time, forecasts have projected heavy rain today through tomorrow with some peak winds on Sunday afternoon. Several weather forecasts have downgraded the system to a tropical storm. We will continue to monitor the weather forecasts. Please continue to check your email and www.babson.edu/advisory for any additional information.

On-Campus Residents

Orientation

The Orientation program will continue. Some modifications to the schedule have been made. Participants have received a revised schedule via email. Contact your Peer Mentor if you have questions.

Preparation for a Hurricane

1. All furniture, including beds, should be pulled away from windows. All electronic equipment should be placed off the floor, preferably in a closet.
2. Since floors can get wet, all articles such as shoes, rugs, clothes, bags, suitcases, etc., should be placed on closet shelves or in dresser drawers.
3. Papers, books, school supplies, etc. should be put inside desks or dressers.
4. Valuables should be placed in lockable closets or drawers and secured throughout a hurricane. All doors should be locked when occupants are not in the room or apartment.
5. All windows should be closed tightly.
6. Any student who owns a car should insure that the emergency brake is set and that the car is in park. All windows should be closed and the car locked.
7. In case of power failure, students may use their own flashlights but we will also provide flashlights if needed. Do not use candles or other flammable lighting under any circumstances.

Procedures During a Hurricane

1. Follow the guidance provided by your Resident Assistant or other Babson staff. However, here are some general guidelines.
2. It is essential that all students stay indoors throughout the storm. Residents should not leave their residence hall until directed to do so by the residence hall staff and/or Public Safety. During the peak of the storm, it is recommended that students close room or bedroom doors and remain in hallways. Hallways are generally the safest location
3. Students should remain away from dangerous areas, such as the glass windows and doors in the lobby areas of the residence halls or the living rooms of suites.
4. Do not attempt to open windows or doors to see what is happening outside.
5. Students should report all accidents, injuries, broken windows, or excessive water to Facilities using the online work order request system or in the event you are unable to access the system, notify your Resident Assistant.
6. Keep in mind that everything is calm when the eye of the storm passes overhead. Do not venture outside, as the second half of the storm will follow shortly.

Finally, please remember the College is not responsible for damages to, or for loss of, personal property as a result of a hurricane. Additional information will be supplied to students in the residence halls by the residence hall staff as specifics of a storm situation are determined.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Residence Life staff or your Resident Assistant or Community Manager.

Returning Students

Given the current forecast, we ask you to be mindful of the weather and not try to beat the storm to get here. It will be safer next week. Please put your personal safety first and do not travel under unsafe conditions. Returning student move-in is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30. Based on the current forecast, we will not be adjusting the move-in date for returning students given this would likely result in travel during the peak storm period. If your travel plans for return on Tuesday, August 30 are delayed due to the storm, you should contact your Class Dean directly about potential class impacts. We will welcome you back to the residence halls and the community when you are able to travel to campus safely.

Previous Updates

Hurricane Irene Update - August 25, 2011 (pdf)