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UCCS_Prepared

  1. Strong wind gusts, small hail, and lightning all possible this afternoon as storms come off the mtns. #UCCS
  2. twitpic.com/9s16bv There are HUNDREDS of visitors on campus for the Heart Walk, be cautious if coming to campus today #UCCS
  3. RT @NOAA Need to track local SevereWx forecasts on your phone? Use NOAA's mobile.weather.gov
  4. Thanks to our followers, and just a reminder you can "LIKE" us on Facebook as well where we share more info & content on.fb.me/K0ys2f
  5. A bit more on the "Cone Zone" awareness for the housing project...Thanks to Facilities Services for the map: bit.ly/LNaAUE #UCCS
  6. twitpic.com/9rbpv7 Fencing is up around the site of the new housing towers on the W end of campus..trucks/traffic will increase soon
  7. RT @READYColorado As summer brings thunderstorms to CO, watch out for one of the most dangerous natural phenomenon... fb.me/HxxurLHK
  8. Have ICE in your cell phone? Store your In Case of Emergency contact in your phone as ICE so a rescuer could find it if you're unconscious.
  9. Smoky conditions around the area are due to a wildfire in SW NM #UCCS RT @tlmagnuson Smoke gets in your eyes. ow.ly/bauTC
  10. Strong winds forecast today in the Pikes Peak region..Use care with outdoor tents/shades as well as open flames and grills #UCCS
  11. twitpic.com/9p2o2o High Wind Watch for all of E CO, Warnings posted on the west slope, for Saturday afternoon thru evening..use care
  12. @CSUtilities maintains an electric outage map here to help you know what areas are affected: bit.ly/Lu3XCr #UCCS
  13. #UCCS is NOT affected, contrary to some reports RT @CSUtilities: We're working to restore power to approx 1,500 customers in Cragmoor area.
  14. RT @KRDONC13 UPDATE: The issue with the 911 lines in El Paso and Teller Counties has been fixed. It's functioning correctly now.
  15. RT @KRDONC13 911 lines having problems in El Paso and Teller Counties. Use 719 -471-6700 or go to the closest police or fire station.
  16. RT @CSFDPIO REMINDER - FIRE DANGER IS HIGH TODAY! Please be careful outdoors while enjoying the beautiful Colorado weather.
  17. Had a little run in with a 4-5 foot bull snake near the Rec just now, a reminder to keep an eye out for the wildlife this time of year #UCCS
  18. RT @CSTMC: Heavy traffic SB I-25 between MLK exit 139 and Circle exit 138 in right lane for UCCS graduation at World Arena at 10 am
  19. Summer is upon us, and so is "travel season" #UCCS...What's in your car? (FEMA Vid Blog) blog.fema.gov
  20. Food for thought #UCCS RT @CUSystem: Why don’t we pay more attention to tornado warnings? | Bemidji, Minnesota shar.es/2SF4t