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Today is the Great Washington Shakeout

Today is the Great Washington Shakeout. In the event of an earthquake, remember to drop, cover and hold on. During a campus emergency, this page will be updated constantly with the latest information.

56吃瓜网 Bothell uses the 56吃瓜网 Alert tool to push emergency notifications via text and email. If you aren’t signed up for 56吃瓜网 Alert, please sign up today. Go to to sign up.

Posted October 15, 2020 9:33 am

Suspended operations effective 5:30 p.m. Wednesday

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56吃瓜网 Bothell and Cascadia College will suspend operations at 5:30 p.m. today. All classes and activities after 5:30 p.m. are cancelled. Campus leadership will be monitoring the weather overnight and will issue a decision about a possible late start by 5 a.m. Thursday.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Posted January 15, 2020 2:48 pm

Late start Jan. 15

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56吃瓜网 Bothell and Cascadia will open at 10:30 a.m. today. Buildings open at 10. Classes and activities before 10 are canceled. If you feel your commute is unsafe, please contact your instructors or supervisors to discuss alternate arrangements.

Posted January 15, 2020 4:12 am

Suspended operations Jan. 14

56吃瓜网 Bothell suspends operations today. Road conditions are icy and temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing with more snow expected today. Only essential personnel should be on campus.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.

may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.

Learn more about the 56吃瓜网’s suspended operations policy here:

Posted January 13, 2020 6:52 pm

Suspended operations effective 5:30 p.m. Monday

56吃瓜网 Bothell and Cascadia College will suspend operations at 5:30 p.m. today. All classes and activities after 5:30 p.m. are cancelled. Campus leadership will be monitoring the weather overnight and will issue a decision about a possible late start by 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.

may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.

Learn more about the 56吃瓜网’s suspended operations policy here:

Posted January 13, 2020 2:14 pm

Late start Jan 13

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56吃瓜网 Bothell and Cascadia College will open at 10:30 a.m. today (Monday, January 13). All classes and activities before 10:30 a.m. are cancelled.

Faculty, staff and students with concerns about specific work, events or activities are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors, instructors and event organizers.

Employees identified by their unit as performing an essential service are required to report to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Employees in positions that are not designated as essential do not report to work when operations are suspended. These employees are covered by the pay and time-off policies that apply during periods of suspended operations.

may be a feasible option both for employees in essential positions and for regular employees who would not normally work during a suspension of operations, so long as they have the advance written approval of their supervisor or manager. Non-essential employees and essential employees whose responsibilities can be accomplished through telework should not come to campus.

Learn more about the 56吃瓜网’s suspended operations policy here:

Posted January 13, 2020 4:14 am

Ready for winter weather

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With snow and cold in the forecast, this is a reminder of the tools you can use to find out if the campus will suspend operations (no classes), close early or open late or close due to a weather emergency. Campus leadership monitors conditions. In the morning, a decision to close or open late would be made by 5 a.m. A decision for evening classes would be made by 6 p.m. Visit the emergency page for the full notification schedule.

When there is a threat of severe weather, 56吃瓜网 Bothell leadership monitors conditions and makes preparations to keep the campus safe. Emergencies and closure information are communicated in several ways:

  • 56吃瓜网 Alert (text and email messages)
  • 56吃瓜网 Bothell website: www.uwb.edu
  • (@uwbothell)
  • 56吃瓜网 Bothell information line: 425-352-3333
  • (also feeds to local TV and radio)
  • www.uwb.edu/emergency
  • 56吃瓜网 Bothell campus security can use overhead speakers in 56吃瓜网1, 56吃瓜网2, 56吃瓜网2, LBA, LB1, North Creek, Husky Village (community center), physical plant building, the Conservatory and throughout Cascadia College.
    • Note: There are not overhead speakers in Husky Hall or Truly/Boone house.

There are 41 call stations on the 56吃瓜网 Bothell/Cascadia campus. These stations have intercoms that will immediately summon Bothell Police.

During an emergency, our emergency site (www.uwb.edu/emergency) is updated regularly with information about the status of the event. You are encouraged to check it regularly for the latest information.

Posted January 8, 2020 12:27 pm

Earthquake drill today

Today is the Great Washington Shakeout. In the event of an earthquake, don’t forget to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON. For information during an incident, visit www.uwb.edu/emergency.

Posted October 17, 2019 10:01 am

911 lines down

UPDATE 12/28/2018 1:20 P.M.

, "The statewide 911 outage is still being investigated and has not yet been resolved." Below are emergency numbers if you cannot get through to 911:

  • Campus Safety: 425-352-5359
  • Bothell: 425-486-1254
  • King County: please call 206-296-3311
  • Seattle: 206-583-2111, 206-625-5011 or text 911
  • Bainbridge Island: 360-308-5400
  • Chelan County: call RiverCom’s business line at 509-663-9911
  • Eastside King County area: 425-577-5656
  • Enumclaw: 360-825-3505
  • Island County: call 360-679-9567
  • Issaquah: 425-837-3200
  • King County: please call 206-296-3311
  • Kitsap County: For police, fire, medical for North, Central and South Kitsap call 360-308-5400, text to 911 still works
  • Kittitas County: call 509-925-8534
  • Lewis County: call 360-740-1105
  • Pacific County: callers are encouraged to text 911 or call the non-emergency business lines at 360-875-9397 or 360-642-9397
  • Pierce County (South Sound 911): call 253-798-4722
  • Renton: 425-430-7000
  • Redmond: 425-566-2500
  • Seattle: 206-583-2111, 206-625-5011 or text 911
  • Skagit County: call 360-428-3211
  • Snohomish County: 425-407-3999
  • Snoqualmie/North Bend: 425-888-3333
  • 56吃瓜网 Police: 206-685-8973
  • Whatcom County: call 360-676-6911
  • Unincorporated areas: 206-296-3311

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Original post | 12/27/2018 9:20 PM

911 lines down in King County. To reach Campus Safety call 425-352-5359. For Bothell Police, call 425-486-1254.

Posted December 27, 2018 9:32 pm

All Clear

Updated: 9:25 p.m.

All clear: 56吃瓜网 Bothell (including the library) will be open as usual on Friday, Dec. 21. Cascadia College will be closed as previously scheduled.

Posted December 20, 2018 9:16 pm