Flooding

Major Flooding

Major flooding on the campus would be the result of torrential rains, a water main failure, or frozen pipes. 

• Evacuate affected buildings and areas immediately. See the “EVACUATION” section of this guide. 
• Follow instructions from the University Police for immediate action. 
• Use extreme caution around appliances or electrical receptacles near the leak and/or water.

Minor Flooding

Minor or area flooding of the campus is a more likely scenario. It could result from major, multiple rainstorms or a water line break. In the event of minor, weather-related flooding, the University Police will monitor the National Weather Service and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to determine if evacuation and/or cancellation of classes is necessary. In the case of a water main failure, affected areas of the campus would have to be evacuated immediately. In this case, refer to the “EVACUATION” section of this guide. 

• Notify the University Police at 617-627-6911. 
• Secure vital equipment, records, and chemicals (move to higher, safer ground). Shut off all electrical equipment (if safe to do so). Secure all laboratory experiments. When able, notify Facilities Services: 
  • Boston Health Sciences campus at 617-636-3535 
  • Boston SMFA campus at 617-636-3535
  • Grafton campus at 508-887-4949
  • Medford/Somerville campus at 617-627-3496 
• Wait for instructions from the University Police for immediate action. 
• Do not return to your building unless you have been instructed to do so by the University Police.