{"id":106852,"date":"2024-01-12T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T07:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=106852"},"modified":"2024-03-27T12:59:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T17:59:36","slug":"how-to-help-facilities-during-extreme-cold-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2024\/01\/12\/how-to-help-facilities-during-extreme-cold-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"How to help Facilities during extreme cold weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>Bitterly cold weather is forecasted for the area for the next handful of days, with lows predicted to be in the -12 to -16 degree range. Combine those temperatures with the ice and snow already on the ground, and it can be a safety issue, not only for you, but for the various UNMC and Nebraska Medicine buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilities offers a few work reminders when it comes to cold, snowy weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be extra cautious when navigating on foot or in your car. Included below are some winter walking advice, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/safety\/driving-advice\/winter-driving-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAA offers some winter driving tips<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help Facilities ensure the interior of the med center&#8217;s buildings stays warm and safe by making sure doors are closing behind you when you enter and that any exterior doors are not propped open.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If colleagues feel like their area is uncomfortably cold and something is wrong, they should submit a work ticket as soon as possible to prevent anything from potentially freezing and becoming a larger problem. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for any leaks, drips or signs of broken pipes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For any nonemergency Facilities issues, call the Facilities Help Desk at 402-552-3347 or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nebunmc.iwmsapp.com\/archibus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit a Facilities request<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cold-weather safety tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note of the following safety tips for extreme cold and inclement weather:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Dress warm for the cold<\/em><\/strong>: Cover all exposed skin to limit exposure and the potential for frostbite. Be prepared for emergencies and take extra precautions to ensure your safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Have a buddy system<\/em><\/strong>: If you are traveling, make sure someone knows where you are in case of an emergency. On campus, use 402-559-5555 to report emergencies 24 hours a day or call 402-559-5111 to request assistance from UNMC Public Safety, which provides motorist assistance to vehicles on-campus only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Power outages are possible<\/em><\/strong>: Have a plan for how to stay warm or where to go if the power goes out. Do not burn charcoal or use gasoline indoors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Staying warm indoors<\/em><\/strong>: Close off rooms you don\u2019t need and have an emergency kit available, including blankets. Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace, small well-vented wood or coal stove or portable space heaters. Dress in layers and wear a cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Winter walking<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em> Walk like a penguin. Take shorter, shuffle-like steps to maintain balance. Wear appropriate anti-slip footwear with good traction for snow and ice. 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