With a snowstorm expected to begin overnight, please be advised that UConn Health is expecting to remain open and operational on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, except for a few very limited areas.

All employees are to report to work as scheduled and required unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. For this winter storm, supervisors are encouraged to permit employees to telecommute on Tuesday if the supervisor determines it meets operational needs and there is work that can be performed remotely. As a reminder, those who are on a telecommuting arrangement are expected to maintain their schedule in accordance with their agreement.

Support for Employees. Work with your supervisor if you need a place to sleep or wait for your shift to start, especially Tuesday morning first shift and night shift employees for this specific winter storm. If needed, the Nursing Supervisor at ext. 1031 can help reserve a sleeping space for you in advance.

Showers are also available if needed. Any UConn Health employee in need of a shower bathroom can use their badge to access the Wellness Center’s showers starting tonight through Wednesday morning, or can use the Outpatient Pavilion’s first floor showers.

Parking Ban (updated). To allow for snow removal from the roadways, surface lots and garage rooftops, a parking ban is in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday. Please park in the covered levels of Garages 1, 2 or 3, and not the surface parking lots or along the roadways. Important Note: This applies to the primary Farmington campus only, including upper and lower campus. It does not apply to 16 and 5 Munson Road, the Exchange, 195 Farmington Avenue, the Cell and Genome Sciences Building (400 Farmington Avenue), or the UConn Health buildings on South Road. For all parking details and the latest parking updates visit health.uconn.edu/closing-and-cancellations.

Please visit health.uconn.edu/closing-and-cancellations for the latest information, and the Operational Status Hotline number is 860-679-2001 (In the event of a power outage, the backup number is 860-486-9292). 

Operational Status Updates

UConn John Dempsey Hospital. The hospital and its operating rooms will remain open on Tuesday, February 13. You should plan ahead so you can be present at the start of your scheduled shift. Inability to travel in is not an acceptable reason for missing a scheduled shift. Work with your supervisor if you need a place to sleep or wait for your shift to start, especially those employees working day or evening shift on Tuesday, Feb. 13. If needed, the Nursing Supervisor at ext. 1031 can help reserve a sleeping space for you in advance.

Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center will be open. Some patients with Tuesday appointments have had their appointments moved up or moved to telehealth appointments.

The Surgery Center will remain fully operational and open.

Radiology areas are expected to be open in the main building, hospital and in the Outpatient Pavilion.

Outpatient Pavilion, Community Locations and Urgent Cares. All outpatient care locations including our Urgent Cares will be open and expected to be business as usual including blood draw locations. The weather will continue to be monitored closely, and any changes communicated.

Lobby Information Desks. Are expected to remain open. Should the Main Building lobby information desk need to close, patients and visitors are asked to use the University Tower hospital lobby for entry.

Medical and Dental Schools. Classes scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13 are canceled and will be rescheduled. Those with clinical rotations, please check with your individual site for guidance. Any other possible changes for students or trainees will be communicated directly by each School.

Dental Clinics. Clinical operations are canceled. Patients will also be notified directly by UConn Dental.

Food Services. Munson Road's café and the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute café will both be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Outpatient Pavilion 5 location is open.

Mail Services. Due to staff shortages from the storm, mail services will be delayed on Feb. 13. 

Supporting Documents and More Information. For access to our emergency closing procedures and policies, and latest information always visit health.uconn.edu/closing-and-cancellations.

 
Thank you and be safe.

UConn Health Administration