{"id":9147,"date":"2026-02-05T23:13:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/?page_id=9147"},"modified":"2026-02-05T23:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:38:08","slug":"winter-alerts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/alerts\/winter-alerts\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0COLD ALERT FOR COMMUTERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2744\ufe0f COLD ALERT FOR COMMUTERS\u2744\ufe0f<\/h1>NOAA National Weather Service: Prepare for Cold Weather<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Be prepared for frigid temperatures and biting wind chill today and this week. Dress in layers, wear warm footwear, and allow extra time to walk or wait for buses. Roads and sidewalks may be icy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc Quick Tips for Today<\/strong> \ud83d\udccc
Dress extra warm<\/a>! <\/strong>
Today\u2019s high is only in the teens with dangerous wind chills.<\/em>
Watch for signs of hypothermia<\/a> (confusion, dizziness, exhaustion)
and frostbite<\/a> (numbness, grey\/white skin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave early and plan your routes ahead of time! <\/strong>
Cold weather can slow buses and traffic.<\/em>
Keep your gas tank at least half full.
Carry a winter survival kit: blankets, food, water,
ice scraper, flashlight, and phone charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When outside<\/strong>, limit time<\/strong> and protect your skin<\/strong>.
Take frequent, short breaks in warm, dry shelters.
Cover exposed skin, including your face and mouth, to protect your lungs from extreme cold. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Get Emergency URI Alerts this winter<\/h2>

The URI Alert system helps keep you updated with emergency info through text, voice, and email notifications. Sign up to receive updates on things like weather-related school closures, campus emergencies, or safety threats.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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