WSU Spokane important announcements
Friday, 5/11/12, 3:25 pm
We've learned that an EWU dental hygiene student enrolled at the Riverpoint Campus has a confirmed case of whooping cough, or pertussis. The student is not currently on campus and has been asked by medical authorities to stay away until cleared to return by a doctor. This case is not an isolated one. The Spokane Regional Health District reports there are 19 confirmed cases of pertussis in the county, and more than 1200 cases have been reported statewide. Secretary of Health Mary Selecky has declared an epidemic.
Whooping cough is easily spread when a person with the disease coughs, sneezes, or talks. The Washington Department of Health is a good resource for information about pertussis. The Spokane Regional Health District also has good information.
Health authorities urge adults—even those who received the recommended pertussis vaccines as children—to get booster shots to protect themselves and those with whom they come in contact. You can receive vaccinations through your private health provider or through the health district.
Emergency Information
During weather-related or other campus emergencies, staff monitor conditions constantly. We update this page and our recorded message at 509-323-2474 with information about any changes in normal campus operating hours or special conditions.
Campus Information Sources
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSUSpokane
- Recorded message: 509-323-2474
- This Web page: www.spokane.wsu.edu/campusalert
- Crisis communication system - used to send select emergency warnings/notifications to the WSU community through voice messages, text messages, instant messages, and/or e-mail. Requires voluntary registration of your (cell) phone, device or e-mail—register here.
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Responding to emergencies
To review information that can help you during various types of emergencies that might occur while you are in class or on campus, go to the emergencies page.
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Road and pass conditions
A reminder to all WSU students, faculty and staff: Before traveling, it is recommended to check current road conditions. Go to these web sites to find current conditions or call 5-1-1 for Washington road and pass conditions from your landline or cell phones.
- State of Washington traffic alerts - WSDOT
- State of Washington pass reports - WSDOT
(or call 5-1-1 on your phone for the latest travel information) - State of Idaho traveler information
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Updated weather information
Check the National Weather Service-Spokane Web site for up-to-the-minute weather information.
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Inclement weather personnel processes
For information regarding personnel processes during times of inclement weather, go to the Human Resource Services inclement weather & suspended operations Web page.
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Campus news
See official news releases related to the Spokane Campus on our news at WSU Spokane Web page.
Statewide WSU alert Sites:
WSU Pullman
WSU Vancouver
WSU Tri-Cities
Campus alert line: 509-323-2474
Communications:
Barb Chamberlain, Director
509-358-7527 (office)
509-869-2949 (cell)
E-mail: chamberlain@wsu.edu
Twitter: @BarbChamberlain (personal account), @WSUSpokane (campus account)