This notice is from the archives of The Notice Board. Information contained in this notice was accurate at the time of publication but may no longer be so.
Earlier today, a water break in University Hall resulted in the activation of the fire alarm system.
A short evacuation of University Hall took place and after determining there was no safety risk to faculty, staff and students, Campus Safety ended the evacuation.
As a result of the break, there is significant flooding in E Block of University Hall. Facilities is currently investigating, and attending to, the flooding issue.
2:06 p.m.
Floors one through six in University Hall E block were affected by the flooding event to varying degrees. This includes faculty offices, student residences and lab spaces. Room-by-room inspection of these spaces is currently underway by Facilities, Campus Safety and Housing to assess damage and reclaim space.
Water is now fully restored throughout University Hall.
Some students living in University Hall will be affected by this incident. Housing Services is communicating directly with these students. Work is being undertaken to ensure those affected are accommodated while space is cleaned and repaired.
Affected staff and faculty should preserve all damaged personal property for insurance purposes. Information about compensation will be sent out shortly. If you have questions about compensation, contact Anne Baxter, Director of Risk & Safety Services, at anne.baxter@uleth.ca or 403-382-7176.
Further updates regarding this incident will be shared as they become available.
5:23 p.m.
While cleanup from today’s flood will be ongoing, the public areas of E block of University Hall are fully operational.
Housing Services continues to work and communicate directly with affected students. Students required to move out of their residence space, as well as those impacted by the water damage, will be offered accommodations in a Lethbridge hotel room at the university’s expense. This decision considers the best interests of our students. Students looking for information regarding this can call the RAD numbers that are displayed throughout residence.
For those who have suffered losses due to this event, Risk and Safety Services is able to advise and assist students, staff and faculty in the process of being compensated for their losses and can provide necessary forms for this process. Please direct any questions or concerns respecting any damaged contents to the attention of Anne Baxter, Director, Risk and Safety Services, at 403-382-7176 or anne.baxter@uleth.ca.
Monday, Apr. 20
As communicated to the campus community on Friday, the public areas of E Block of University Hall are fully operational. Assessments of the area, restoration work and clean-up activities will continue in the area this week and beyond.
Housing Services continues to work directly with affected students. A total of 14 students were relocated to hotel accommodations this weekend. Students looking for information regarding rehousing options should call the Housing Office at 403-329-2584 (if it is after hours students should call the RAD numbers that are displayed throughout residence).
Risk and Safety Services is able to advise and assist students, staff and faculty who have experienced property losses as a result of this event, and can provide the necessary forms for the compensation process. Please direct any questions or concerns regarding any damaged contents to the attention of Anne Baxter, Director, Risk and Safety Services, at 403-382-7176 or anne.baxter@uleth.ca.
Contact:
Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | (403) 329-2710