W I N T E R I S C O M I N G

P R E S E N T E D B Y H C S A

ALTHOUGH IT’S PRETTY…

BE PREPARED!

ESSENTIALS

❖ Down-filled jacket is the warmest

❖ Look for waterproof or water resistant

❖ Hoods and longer length

❖ Good idea to buy slightly larger size so you can

layer underneath

❖ Prepare to spend around $100

❖ Don’t forget waterproof, winter shoes! Look for a

good grip on the bottom and try them on with

thick socks!

❖ Hats, gloves, and scarves are great too

ACTIVE

❖ Layer up

❖ Reflective clothing

❖Wear gloves, hat, ear warmers, and good

sneakers

❖ Be careful where you step!

STYLISH

❖Wool coat is nice, but not always the warmest

❖ Tall leather boots are stylish, but check the

soles to make sure they have good grip!

❖ Some gloves have touch-screen capabilities –

easier to type and use your phone!

❖ Layer your clothes – flannel, long johns, etc.

❖ Always ask the stores if they have student

discounts. A great place to go is Nordstrom

Rack.

WAYS TO PREPARE…ON THE OUTSIDE

If power lines are

down, call your local

utility and emergency

services.

Weatherproof your

home! Have a shovel and

salt ready if you have to

shovel or prevent ice

Listen to weather

forecasts! Bring pets

indoors! Expect

higher electricity or

gas bills.

Make sure your car is

ready for winter – Check

antifreeze level, have a

small shovel, ice scraper,

replace worn tires, keep

gas full. Watch for signs

“no parking during ___”

WAYS TO PREPARE…ON THE OUTSIDE

Avoid frostbite. If it’s

windy cover your

face!

Dress warmly!

Avoid walking on ice or

getting wet.

Plan ahead and extra

time in your travels

because public transit

may be slow.

Avoid traveling on ice-

covered roads,

overpasses and bridges.

Avoid riding a bike.

WAYS TO PREPARE…ON THE INSIDE

❖ Seasonal affective disorder affects many people during the winter!

OTHER WAYS TO

BOOST YOUR MOOD

❖ Enjoy some fresh air and experience the

many activities available in and around the

city.

❖ Check Outings and Innings:

www.outingsandinnings.harvard.edu for

discount tickets

❖ Sledding/Tubing: local parks

❖ Ice Skating: –Outdoor: Boston Common

Frog Pond, Kendall Square, Harvard Square

❖ Skiing/Snowboarding –www.nacski.com New

England Snow Bus

❖ Snow Ball fights, Snow angels, Snowman

STUDENT SUPPORT & OTHER RESOURCES

• The Office for Student Affairs

• Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Harvard Chan Student Association

• Harvard Weather Policy

• Sign up with MessageMe for updates https://messageme.harvard.edu/

• Cityofboston.gov (weather, city info and housing resources)

T H A N K Y O U M O D E LS !

❖ THE SCHOOL’S TEACHING AND RESEARCH ACTIVIT IES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. AN ABSENCE DUE TO A STUDENT’S CONCERN ABOUT WEATHER SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE FACULTY MEMBER.

IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE STORM IN WHICH STATE OFFICIALS ADVISE AGAINST TRAVEL AND/OR WHEN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACIL ITIES ARE L IMITED OR NOT FUNCTIONING, THE DEAN MAY ELECT TO CLOSE THE SCHOOL IN THE INTEREST OF FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT SAFETY.

TELEVIS ION STATIONS CHANNEL 7 , CHANNEL 56 , CHANNEL 4 , CBSBOSTON.COM AND WHDH.COM WILL BE NOTIF IED TO ANNOUNCE THE CLOSING.

THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO POST A TELEPHONE HOTLINE MESSAGE AT 617 -432-NEWS IF A DECIS ION HAS BEEN MADE TO CLOSE THE SCHOOL.

NOTIF ICATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE SCHOOL’S HOMEPAGE (WWW.HSPH.HARVARD.EDU) .

A SCHOOL-WIDE EMAIL MESSAGE WILL COMMUNICATE ANY DECIS IONS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS – INCLUDING DELAYED STARTS, EARLY RELEASES , CANCELLATION OF CLASSES OR SUSPENSION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS.

HARVARD WEATHER POLICY

• Taxi escort service: between 9 pm and 3 am, arrange through security at FXB Security desk for free within one mile radius of campus

Walking escort service: on request, security officer will escort student to any LMA parking lots, buildings or local T stops

LONGWOOD AREA HARVARD UNIVERSITY POLICE: (617) 432-1212In an emergency please call 9-1-1

SAFETY AND SECURIT Y