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If an emergency or building closure occurs at UCAR/NCAR, updates will be provided by Safety and Site Services as they become available:

Telephone Hotline

303-497-1100 (or ext. 1100)

All emergency information will be recorded to the hotline phone number and updated as the situation warrants.

When appropriate, emergency information will also be distributed directly to all staff via voice- and e-mail.

Safety and Site Services also maintains an incident log on this internal site:

SaSS Incident Information requires password

 

   
 Emergency Contacts

UCAR Security

On-site security officer:

303-497-1139 (ext. 1139)

To report an emergency:

dial 911

All CISCO telephones at UCAR/NCAR are programmed to dial the security desk using either "911" or "1911"

The Security Office is located at the Mesa Laboratory front desk and is occupied 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The emergency and info hotline numbers are also posted on all UCAR/NCAR telephones.

 

   
 Building Closures

Due to Inclement Weather

UCAR makes every attempt to stay open. However, when conditions warrant, facilities may go on delayed opening or may be closed altogether. Closures or delayed openings are communicated via the telephone hotline for staff (see above) by 6:00 a.m. whenever feasible. Closings during the work day will be communicated as soon as they are made.

Radio announcements

UCAR also notifies Clear Channel Communications of closures due to weather for broadcast via their radio stations. Please consult the Clear Channel Web site for a listing of these stations.

Due to Scheduled Maintenance

Check Today@UCAR Announcements

Visitor Center Closures

NCAR's Mesa Lab Visitor Center is open seven days a week, except for occasional maintenance or inclement weather closures. Maintenance closures are announced via:

Exhibits & Tours Information Line:

303-497-1174

 

   
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