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SDSU Tuesday Classes Cancelled! Peterson Gymnasium designated as evacuation site!

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Mon, 10/22/2007 - 7:37pm — Julius Remigio

To: SDSU Students

From: Jack Beresford, Associate Vice President, SDSU Marketing & Communications

Campus Alert: San Diego Wildfires -- as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22


As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, San Diego State University has cancelled classes and the campus will be closed for all non-essential personnel (as determined by their supervisor) through Tuesday. There is no present threat to the campus from the fires. However, those remaining on campus – including students in residence halls – are encouraged to stay indoors to minimize their exposure to smoke and dust in the air. SDSU health and safety officials are also monitoring air quality on both inside and outside buildings. Air conditioning systems have been reset to circulate air and provide the best possible air quality. SDSU will continue to provide services for on-campus residents including dining service.

The university has designated Peterson Gymnasium – located on the west side of campus on 55th Street – as a temporary shelter for students, faculty and staff and their families displaced by the fires. While this is not an official evacuation site, and Red Cross services will not be available, SDSU is responding to the extraordinary circumstances and will do what’s possible to assist those in need. SDSU will attempt to provide bedding and sleeping bags – very limited cots will be available tonight. Food and shower and bathroom facilities are also available.

Public Safety employees will be on hand to assist. We are accepting donations only of blankets and cots. Food and beverage items are not needed. Volunteers should contact Richel Thaler at rthaler [at] mail [dot] sdsu [dot] edu.

Also, D-lot is available for students and employees from evacuated areas as a “no cite” location for those who need to store vehicles on a temporary basis.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to check the SDSU Web site at www.sdsu.edu or call the university’s Emergency Information Hotline at 866-794-8832 for updates on the campus’ status.