SON Electrical Shutdown, 7 p.m. November 9 - 3 a.m. November 10

UPDATE: Due to ConEdison's availability, the time for the electrical shutdown impacting the School of Nursing Building will take place from 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, to approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, November 10.

Highlights of what to expect:

• While electrical service is unavailable, no occupants will be allowed in the School of Nursing building.

• Occupants in the adjacent Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion will not be able to use passthrough doors to enter the School of Nursing Building.

CUIMC Facilities Management representatives will be walking the floors starting on Wednesday, November 6, to discuss the upcoming shutdowns with building occupants and address any questions or concerns. Furthermore, before the loss of power, an announcement will be made on the floors.

If your work spaces are located in SON, please take the following precautionary steps before you leave on Friday:

• Remove all food items from refrigerators and freezers.

• Save all files and important documents.

• Completely turn off all computers and laptops.

• Turn off all other electronic devices and non-essential laboratory equipment.

• Ensure that all essential equipment is connected to emergency power (red) outlets. 

• If you are unsure if your equipment is plugged into an emergency power outlet, please contact CUIMC Facilities Management at cumc.facilities@columbia.edu, and a representative from Facilities Engineering will visit and assess your area.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we work to improve our facilities. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jerry Wang, senior project manager, at lw3005@cumc.columbia.edu.