Emory University campuses, including Oxford College, entered a third day of remote operations today because of ongoing winter weather conditions that left campus blanketed in snow. Students took advantage of the days off from in-person classes, playing football and building snowmen.
“The combination of snow and cold temperatures makes it dangerous to drive or spend time outside,” a Jan. 21 email from Emory Communications read. “The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of metro Atlanta, including Emory, and we encourage everyone to remain at home.”
The decision comes after Gov. Brian Kemp announced a State of Emergency on Jan. 20 due to “freezing temperatures and winter weather.” The State of Emergency will continue until Jan. 28
DeKalb County officials also declared a State of Emergency on Jan. 22 after the storm left some roads icy even after being salted, causing safety concerns for drivers. DeKalb emergency services were left to respond to hundreds of calls as the temperature plummeted, but faced slow response times due to the road conditions.
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Joanne Brzinski wrote in a Jan. 21 email to Emory College of Arts and Sciences students that they should continue to check Canvas announcements and their email for updates from instructors. University community members also can use the Emory Safe app to view updates and additional information, according to an email from Emory Communications.
