{
  "id": "2019-02-13-university-of-washington-normal-operations-at-seattle-and-uw-tacoma-campuse",
  "slug": "university-of-washington-normal-operations-at-seattle-and-uw-tacoma-campuse-2019-02-13",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Washington",
    "shortName": "UW",
    "state": "WA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "UW Alert",
    "enrollment": 50000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-02-13",
    "type": "weather",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Normal operations at Seattle and UW Tacoma campuses Thursday; UW Bothell suspends",
    "headlinePublic": "Normal operations at Seattle and UW Tacoma campuses Thursday; UW Bothell suspends",
    "summary": "University of Washington [published an official alert](https://emergency.uw.edu/2019/02/13/normal-operations-at-seattle-and-uw-tacoma-campuses-thursday-uw-bothell-decision-to-come/) on or about 2019-02-13. Full text is preserved from the official archive.",
    "outcome": "See official notice for status.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "multi-channel",
      "timestampApprox": "Published on or about 2019-02-13",
      "verbatimText": "Operations will be normal on the Seattle campus Thursday. Any further updates will be provided on this page.\n\nUW Tacoma will also return to normal operations Thursday. Updates for UW Tacoma can be found at emergency.tacoma.uw.edu.\n\nUPDATE at 4:52 a.m. Thurs.: UW Bothell has announced it will suspend operations Thursday, due to the threat of falling ice from roofs on campus. Updates for UW Bothell can be found at uwb.edu/emergency.\n\nPlease be advised that some areas of ice and slush remain in spots around campus, and people on campus are encouraged to be aware of the following:\n\n- Caution on walkways: To the extent possible, wear appropriate winter footwear, including waterproof boots and soles with proper tread. Many pathways have been cleared within normal walkways. Not all walkways are cleared from edge to edge, and some paths across open spaces are not entirely cleared. Pedestrians should look for cleared paths whenever possible, even if this isn't the most direct path.\n\n- Trees and building overhangs: Please be aware that as the snow and ice melts off trees and rooftops, clumps of ice and snow can fall to the ground below, and tree branches can also fall. Please be aware of such areas and use caution.\n\n- Limited ADA accessibility: Crews have prioritized ADA accessibility around campus and near ADA-designated parking areas, however they may be impacted by the ongoing slush and ice. Attention will continue to be placed on these areas.\n\n- Parking lots and garages: Please use caution walking and driving in parking lots and garages. Some transitions from lots and garages onto roads remain slushy or icy in spots. Also use extra caution getting in and out of vehicles.\n\n- Caution entering and exiting buildings: Custodial crews will aim to keep entryways into buildings as dry as possible, but please assist in the effort by wiping shoes off upon entering buildings and be mindful to avoid bringing ice inside. Use caution on non-carpeted flooring near entrances and exits as floors may be slippery.\n\nHundreds of UW Facilities personnel have logged tens of thousands of hours working around the clock for the last week and a half. The work has included clearing and treating roads, pathways and entryways, operating and maintaining the power plant, utilities distribution systems and critical building mechanical systems, and providing critical transportation services to enable an effective return to normal operations for the UW. As normal operations resume after the historic storms that have hit the Seattle area, flexibility and patience are encouraged and appreciated.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://emergency.uw.edu/2019/02/13/normal-operations-at-seattle-and-uw-tacoma-campuses-thursday-uw-bothell-decision-to-come/",
      "sourceDescription": "UW Alert",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official institutional alert archive page.",
        "Confirmed-verbatim recovery from live institutional source."
      ],
      "characterCount": 2599,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official UW Alert archive entry.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official archive page preserves complete alert text."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Normal operations at Seattle and UW Tacoma campuses Thursday; UW Bothell suspends operations Thursday; use caution walking and driving",
      "url": "https://emergency.uw.edu/2019/02/13/normal-operations-at-seattle-and-uw-tacoma-campuses-thursday-uw-bothell-decision-to-come/",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "washington",
    "uw",
    "uw-alert",
    "weather"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}