716-673-3333 for on-campus emergencies
Calling University Police for on-campus emergencies provides a faster response time than calling 911!
Emergency resources
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Lake Effect Snow Warning
issued Thursday, Nov. 27 at 12:21 p.m. EST until Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. EST by the National Weather Service, Buffalo NY
Heavy lake effect snow expected. Multiple feet of snow will be possible through the weekend in the most persistent lake snows. Snowfall rates will average one to two inches an hour, but higher rates will be possible. In Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. From 7 a.m. Friday to 7 p.m. EST Monday.
Travel will be very difficult and at times nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
For all on-campus emergencies (police, fire, medical) contact University Police instead of 911!
- Call 716-673-3333 on a cell phone
- Extension 3333 or press the "Police/Fire/EMS" speed-dial button on campus telephones
- Use a Blue Light Emergency Phone or The RAVE Guardian smartphone application.
Calling University Police for on-campus emergencies provides a faster response time than calling 911!
Other sources of emergency information
Fredonia sites
- www.fredonia.edu: blue or yellow banner across the top
- my.fredonia.edu: blue or yellow banner across the top
- www.fredonia.edu/emergency
Other helpful sites
- National Weather Service, Buffalo office
- NITTEC Traffic cameras around WNY (including Thruway)
We will submit severe weather (i.e. class cancellation) announcements to TV stations in Buffalo and Erie, PA., and radio stations in Buffalo, Dunkirk, and Jamestown.
All students, faculty, and staff will receive emergency emails through their @fredonia.edu email addresses
Emergency information will be displayed on digital signage across campus.