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

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 Weatherproof your home! Have a shovel and salt ready if you have to shovel or prevent ice If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services. 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 Dress warmly! Avoid walking on ice or getting wet. Avoid frostbite. If it s windy cover your face! Plan ahead and extra time in your travels because public transit may be slow. Avoid traveling on icecovered 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 L S!

HARVARD WEATHER POLICY THE SCHOOL S TEACHING AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 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 FACILITIES ARE LIMITED OR NOT FUNCTIONING, THE DEAN MAY ELECT TO CLOSE THE SCHOOL IN THE INTEREST OF FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT SAFETY. TELEVISION STATIONS CHANNEL 7, CHANNEL 56, CHANNEL 4, CBSBOSTON.COM AND WHDH.COM WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ANNOUNCE THE CLOSING. THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO POST A TELEPHONE HOTLINE MESSAGE AT 617-432- NEWS IF A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO CLOSE THE SCHOOL. NOTIFIC ATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE SCHOOL S HOMEPAGE (WWW.HSPH.HARVARD.EDU). A SCHOOL-WIDE EMAIL MESSAGE WILL COMMUNIC ATE ANY DECISIONS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS INCLUDING DELAYED STARTS, EARLY RELEASES, C ANCELLATION OF CLASSES OR SUSPENSION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS.

SAFETY AND SECURITY 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) 432-1212 In an emergency please call 9-1-1