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Posted Dec. 9 at 4:51 a.m.

UVA Health Colleagues,

This morning, UTS confirmed that the Red and Blue lines are operating on schedule. As a result, University Medical Center will maintain normal inpatient operations, while most ambulatory clinics will delay opening until 10 a.m., though some may open earlier based on patient needs and/or localized impacts. Additional details can be found via our Operations Status Board. For those walking around University Medical Center grounds, please ensure you are wearing the appropriate footwear, take slow and careful steps, and restrict your routes to those that have been cleared by our Facilities team. Do not walk through areas that may be slippery and/or unsafe. To report an icy patch or area that needs clearing at a UVA Health facility, call 434-924-2267. 

Awareness

• During this event, please monitor email and our Operations Status Board.
• Monitor weather forecasts via the National Weather Service, local media, and Virginia511 (for traffic and road conditions). 
• To receive direct text notifications from P&T/UTS about parking updates, UTS route changes, and alerts, text Health to 434-939-4307.
• Consider an emergency alert app, like UVA Ready, FEMA, or the Red Cross. 
• Monitor your phone as updated information will be shared via UVA Alerts. To confirm your enrollment in UVA Alerts, click here.   

Thank you for your patience and attention during this event.

Emergency Management

Winter Weather Advisory #4: Accommodations and Ambulatory Schedules

Posted Dec. 8 at 5:50 p.m.

UVA Health Colleagues,

Snowfall has decreased significantly across our area over the past several hours, allowing the Red and Blue lines to continue operating on their normal routes. At the same time, we are closely monitoring the forecast for tomorrow, which currently calls for a significant drop in temperature that could make travel more challenging in the early morning hours.

As such, the following operational changes have been made:

• Ambulatory Schedules. Most ambulatory clinics will have a delayed start until 10 a.m., though some clinics may open earlier based on patient needs and/or localized impacts. Details can be found via our Operations Status Board.
• Safety. For those walking around University Medical Center grounds, please ensure you are wearing the appropriate footwear, take slow and careful steps, and restrict your routes to those that have been cleared by our Facilities team. Do not walk through areas that may be slippery and/or unsafe. To report an icy patch or area that needs clearing at a UVA Health facility, call 434-924-2267.
• Accommodations. To support team members who may be unable to travel this evening, accommodations have been organized within University Hospital. If you need accommodations, please inform your manager. From there, visit the Main Lobby Information Desk at 6:00 p.m. to check in and receive your bed assignment, meal voucher, toiletry kit, linens, and Sani-Wipes. Rooms must be vacated by tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. to prepare for patient arrivals. Please do not swap rooms after they have been assigned.
• Lodging Options. If you prefer to directly coordinate lodging outside of the University Medical Center, we have partnered with the following hotels to provide team members with additional lodging options. Please note that individuals are responsible for all hotel costs. When booking, please inform the hotel that you are with UVA Health.

Awareness

• During this event, please monitor email and our Operations Status Board.
• Monitor weather forecasts via the National Weather Service, local media, and Virginia511 (for traffic and road conditions). 
• To receive direct text notifications from P&T/UTS about parking updates, UTS route changes, and alerts, text Health to 434-939-4307.
• Consider an emergency alert app, like UVA Ready, FEMA, or the Red Cross. 
• Monitor your phone as updated information will be shared via UVA Alerts. To confirm your enrollment in UVA Alerts, click here.   

Thank you for your efforts to maintain patient care within our University Medical Center and Ambulatory environments. Additional information will be communicated, as needed.

Emergency Management

Winter Weather Advisory #3: Optional Lodging Information

Posted Dec. 8 at 12:57 p.m.

UVA Health Colleagues,

As we continue to monitor snowfall across the area, the forecast is currently calling for a decrease in precipitation this afternoon, with freezing temperatures expected overnight. Red and Blue lines will continue normal operations throughout today.

While we evaluate conditions for tomorrow morning, we have partnered with several Charlottesville hotels to provide discounted overnight lodging options to support team members who may need to stay nearby. Please note that individuals are responsible for all hotel costs. When booking, please inform the hotel that you are with UVA Health to receive the discounted rate.

Awareness

• During this event, please monitor email and our Operations Status Board.
• Monitor weather forecasts via the National Weather Service, local media, and Virginia511 (for traffic and road conditions). 
• To receive direct text notifications from P&T/UTS about parking updates, UTS route changes, and alerts, text Health to 434-939-4307.
• Consider an emergency alert app, like UVA Ready, FEMA, or the Red Cross. 
• Monitor your phone as updated information will be shared via UVA Alerts. To confirm your enrollment in UVA Alerts, click here.   

Thank you for your efforts to maintain patient care within our University Medical Center and Ambulatory environments. Additional information will be communicated, as needed.

Emergency Management

Posted Dec. 8 at 9:15 a.m.

Winter Weather Advisory: Most Ambulatory Clinics Closed

UVA Health Colleagues,

At this time, the Central and Southern parts of Virginia are expected to see additional snow and freezing temperatures as we head into the afternoon. Out of an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to close most Ambulatory clinics for the day, with some clinics maintaining operations based on patient needs and localized impacts. For inpatient teams, we are currently maintaining normal operations, though encouraging early discharges when it is safe to do so. Parking & Transportation is continuing to run its Red and Blue lines. Our leadership will be meeting again at noon to determine operations for the remainder of the day.

Awareness

• During this event, please monitor email and our Operations Status Board, which is currently being updated.
• Monitor weather forecasts via the National Weather Service, local media, and Virginia511 (for traffic and road conditions). 
• To receive direct text notifications from P&T/UTS about parking updates, UTS route changes, and alerts, text Health to 434-939-4307.
• Consider an emergency alert app, like UVA Ready, FEMA, or the Red Cross. 
• Monitor your phone as updated information will be shared via UVA Alerts. To confirm your enrollment in UVA Alerts, click here.   

Thank you for your efforts to maintain patient care within our University Medical Center and Ambulatory environments. Additional information will be communicated, as needed.

Emergency Management

Posted Dec. 8 at 6:37 a.m.

Winter Weather Advisory: Most Ambulatory Clinics Delayed Until 10 a.m.

UVA Health Colleagues,

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Central and Southern parts of the Commonwealth. The updated forecast calls for 2 inches in Charlottesville with the potential for greater accumulations in areas of higher elevation. Precipitation is expected to begin within the next hour and last until 2 p.m.In response, University Medical Center has made the decision to delay the opening of most Ambulatory clinics until 10 a.m., with some clinics to the north maintaining normal operations. Parking & Transportation is continuing to run its Red and Blue lines and will monitor conditions over the coming hours. Our leadership will be meeting again later this morning to determine operations for the remainder of the day. 

Awareness

• During this event, please monitor email and our Operations Status Board, which is currently being updated.
• Monitor weather forecasts via the National Weather Service, local media, and Virginia511 (for traffic and road conditions). 
• To receive direct text notifications from P&T/UTS about parking updates, UTS route changes, and alerts, text Health to 434-939-4307.
• Consider an emergency alert app, like UVA Ready, FEMA, or the Red Cross. 
• Monitor your phone as updated information will be shared via UVA Alerts. To confirm your enrollment in UVA Alerts, click here.   

Thank you for your efforts to maintain patient care within our University Medical Center and Ambulatory environments. Additional information will be communicated, as needed.

Emergency Management