Air quality on the WSU Pullman Campus has been sufficiently affected by area and regional wildfire smoke to reach a measured airborne respirable particulate concentration of 35.5 micrograms per cubic meter. The Washington Department of Labor and Industries Wildfire Smoke Rule requires employee notification at this unhealthy for sensitive groups air quality threshold. Supervisors must make N95 respirators available to outdoor workers for voluntary use; however, employees are encouraged but not required to wear N95 respirators under voluntary use provisions. All outdoor workers must complete the Wildfire Smoke training journey in Percipio. For additional information please visit EH&S’ Wildfire Smoke webpage, and for employer requirements, please review SPPM 2.63. Human Resource Services provides additional information for employees on their Employee Resources – Wildfire and Air Quality FAQ webpage.
Read full alert...City of Pullman Maintenance and Operations Superintendent Art Garro issued a boil water order this afternoon subsequent to a major water main break on North Grand Avenue.
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Earlier today, 12-inch water main located in Grand Avenue near Dissmore’s ruptured and several hundred thousand gallons of water escaped from two City of Pullman reservoirs in the system, which … » More …
The WSU Office of Emergency Management conducted a spring semester test of the WSUAlert system Tuesday, February 23rd, at 12:05 p.m. More than 23,000 Faculty, staff and students associated with … » More …
The WSU Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a spring semester test of the WSUAlert system Tuesday, February 23rd, at 12:05 p.m. Faculty, staff and students associated with the … » More …
With a mix of winter weather forecast to continue, commuting and travel may be difficult at times, but many weather related vehicle accidents are preventable. Decrease speed and increase following … » More …
With continuing snow and wind in the forecast this afternoon and overnight, changing to rain Friday morning, this is a reminder to the WSU community to exercise sound judgment and … » More …
Snow, possible freezing rain, and wind are expected in the WSU and Pullman area this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
WSU Pullman remains operational at this … » More …
Area roads continue to be slick. Please consider whether driving is necessary, and try to minimize travel if you don’t have winter tires or traction devices. Exercise caution and drive … » More …
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for this area from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening December 9th. Wind speed will begin to increase this afternoon, with … » More …
WSU Pullman is operating on a normal schedule.