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Winter Preparation and Planning

To view the full snow removal map of campus, go to: http://mu-cf-map.col.missouri.edu/snowremoval/. Employees can plan to use any primary sidewalk (marked in green on the map) during inclement weather.

  •    Only the Chancellor can cancel classes or close the campus.
    • Discuss plans for snow days with your supervisor. Questions about leave time should be directed to your supervisor and/or Sheryl Cullina.
    • Make sure you have current emergency phone numbers and email addresses for communicating effectively during any winter weather emergency. Keep your cell phone charged.
    • If you drive, have your vehicle serviced and carry emergency items (blanket, flashlight, ice scraper).
    • If you ride the city bus, know your snow route and check the website for current route status.
    • Before heading out, let someone know where you are going and the route you plan to take. Call when you have arrived safely at your destination.
  • While at Work
    • All office windows should be firmly shut and locked.
    • Space heaters are not allowed in library facilities. Dress in multiple layers, if necessary.
    • Report any weather-related injuries to your supervisor, Security, and/or Sheryl Cullina.


Question:
Since  9th St is closed off and access to the loading dock is limited, where can I plan to be dropped off during winter weather if I carpool?

Answer: If I were dropping off a rider, I would plan to approach Ellis Library from Hitt Street. Before pedestrian campus hours, riders can be dropped off at the stop sign on Lowry Mall and enter the building through the North entrance –OR–  at the end of the South sidewalk and enter the building through the West entrance. During pedestrian campus hours, riders can be dropped off at the corner of Hitt/Univ and enter through the North entrance –OR–  at the corner of Hitt/Rollins and enter through the West entrance.

Keep in mind that both North and West entrances are cleared before the loading dock area. Staff should not plan to use the loading dock as a winter weather entrance/exit.

The closest MODOT maintained street to Ellis Library is College Avenue. The City has designated campus streets as a Priority Area (indicated in Orange on the map below). To view more information about City-maintained streets, please visit https://www.como.gov/comosnow/priority-snow-routes/. An interactive map is available to view the latest information about road conditions.

The Steam Tunnel project construction is currently scheduled to keep Ninth St closed through May 2018.