{"id":5194,"date":"2026-01-22T10:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=5194"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:34:28","slug":"surviving-snowstorms-in-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/surviving-snowstorms-in-college\/","title":{"rendered":"A College Student’s Guide to Surviving a Snowpocalypse"},"content":{"rendered":"
Major snowstorms can bring outages, travel issues, cancellations, and delays. If the forecast is calling for snow and dangerously cold temps, your future self would like a quick word.<\/p>\n
By getting ahead of the weather, you can set yourself up to enjoy a cozy snow day (or two) rather than venturing into the elements to panic buy ramen and cocoa for your dorm room.<\/p>\n
To help you get started, we\u2019ve prepared a 10-minute snowpocalypse checklist to prepare you for a major snow event.<\/p>\n
Commuters:<\/strong> Plan for travel and park in appropriate lots so UB\u2019s Facilities team can clear snow effectively and safely.<\/p>\n Aim for low-effort, no drama options:<\/p>\n If you have dietary needs or medications, make sure you are stocked before conditions worsen.<\/p>\n Clothing and gear that actually work:<\/p>\n If you need to pick up snow gear, consider this your reminder before the weather hits. And hey, if you \u201caccidentally\u201d end up at the campus bookstore looking for the hottest UB winter gear, we support your journey.<\/p>\n UB uses the LiveSafe app<\/a> as part of its emergency and safety communications, with tools such as contacting Campus Security, sharing your location, and accessing emergency information.<\/p>\n Get your updates from official sources (not your buddy who says it smells like snow outside).<\/p>\n While walking on snow and ice, be sure to:<\/p>\n If you need assistance, contact Campus Security<\/a>:<\/p>\n Information line: 203\u2011576\u20114913<\/p>\n Emergency line: 203\u2011576\u20114911<\/p>\n Before you drive anywhere, be sure to:<\/p>\n Campus parking:<\/p>\n If you receive instructions to move your vehicle for snow clearing, do so as soon as possible so crews can clear safely.<\/p>\n Consider having a car kit:<\/p>\n If you’re staying in:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re going outside:<\/p>\n Stay warm, stay informed, and remember: Extreme cold is no joke.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Major snowstorms can bring outages, travel issues, cancellations, and delays. If the forecast is calling for snow and dangerously cold temps, your future self would like a quick word. By getting ahead of the weather, you can set yourself up … Continue reading A College Student’s Guide to Surviving a Snowpocalypse<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":5195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[94],"tags":[2,393,392,394,391],"class_list":{"0":"post-5194","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-featured","8":"tag-featured","9":"tag-snowstorm-checklist","10":"tag-snowstorm-in-college","11":"tag-snowstorm-preparation","12":"tag-snowstorm-tips","14":"fallback-thumbnail"},"yoast_head":"\nPro tip: Prepare like the snow is trying to inconvenience you personally. Because it is.<\/h3>\n
Food on the \u201cI don\u2019t want to walk anywhere\u201d menu<\/h2>\n
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Snow: The one time fashion and function have to be friends<\/h2>\n
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Stay informed<\/h2>\n
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Staying safe on campus<\/h2>\n
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Commuter tips<\/h2>\n
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Have fun \u2014 but be smart<\/h2>\n
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Quick recap<\/h2>\n
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