Advisory Archive

Browse through past advisories below.


Eye Street closures

December 23, 2013 9:51 a.m.
Partial street closures are expected on Saturday, December 28 and January 4 from 6am until 6pm on the 2100 block of Eye Street NW for the installation of West End's steel support towers. During this time all garages on Eye Street will be accessible.

Police activity near Embassy of Sweden resolved

December 19, 2013 5:04 p.m.
Police activity near the Embassy of Sweden has been resolved. HOVA is now open to residents and those who use the parking garage. Roads are clearing, although residual delays may occur. Check CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu for additional preparedness tips and safety information.

Harvard University

December 16, 2013 10:20 a.m.

The Office of Safety and Security is monitoring the situation at Harvard University.

GW Events and Services for Tuesday, December 10

December 10, 2013 8:30 a.m.
Click here for information regarding specific campus events scheduled for today.

GW Biostatistics Center Operating Status

December 10, 2013 5:56 a.m.
At this time, the Biostatistics Center is expected to be open and operating today, Tuesday, December 10, 2013. However, due to the anticipated adverse weather, an Unscheduled Leave Policy will be in effect. Check CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu for updates, or call the Biostatistics Center Information Line at 301.881.9260.

University is open and operating on a normal schedule

December 10, 2013 4:37 a.m.
The university is open and operating on a normal schedule for Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Check CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu or call GW's Information Line at 202-994-5050 (Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campuses) for the most updated information regarding the university's operating status and service changes. For the VSTC Information Line, call 703-726-8333 and for the Biostatistics Center Information Line, call 301-881-9260.

Biostatistics Center (Rockville, MD) will open at 10:00 a.m., today, December 9

December 9, 2013 7:16 a.m.
Due to adverse weather conditions, the Biostatistics Center (Rockville, MD) will be opening late at 10:00 a.m., today, Monday, December 9, 2013. All other GW locations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are open and operating on a normal schedule.

Street Closures, Parking Restrictions, and Metrobus Detours for National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, December 6

December 5, 2013 5:26 p.m.
The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony near the White House will begin at 4:30 p.m. with street closures expected between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Winter Season Reminders

November 25, 2013
Click here for tips and reminders for the upcoming winter season.

New Hampshire Ave Gas Line Replacement - Emergency Lane Closures

November 22, 2013
Full closure will start Friday, November 22, 2013 and conclude on Monday, December 9, 2013 from Washington Circle at New Hampshire Avenue, NW intersection both the northbound and southbound lanes will be closed to vehicular traffic due to emergency gas work. Washington Gas must relocate an existing 24” gas transmission line from New Hampshire Avenue at Washington Circle headed south towards 24th Street, NW. Pedestrians will continue to move through the corridor during the street closure. George Washington University Hospital’s driveways will remain open to emergency vehicles. The closure is needed to replace and relocate nearly 200 feet of an existing 24” gas main. The new gas main will be buried an additional 3 to 4 feet from top of road surface. All construction activities are contingent upon weather conditions. Click advisory for more information.

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW

October 31, 2013 12:15 p.m.

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW is being reoccupied. DC FEMS and GWPD on scene.

Earthquake Quick Tips

October 17, 2013 10:17 a.m.
As part of the Great SouthEast ShakeOut safety campaign today October 17, we are sharing these tips with the GW community to raise awareness of how to respond during an earthquake...

International Monetary Fund/World Bank Meetings, October 11-13, 2013

October 8, 2013 11:16 a.m.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank will host their fall meetings at the IMF/World Bank complex and some GW venues in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. Parking restrictions, sidewalk and road closures and detours are expected near the IMF/World Bank due to security perimeters. Pedestrian access to university facilities will be maintained throughout the weekend. The Vern Express, connecting the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, is not expected to be affected by the IMF/World Bank meetings.

Police Activity near the US Capitol

October 3, 2013 3:09 p.m.
A shooting occurred this afternoon near the Capitol Building. At the time, Capitol Hill was put on lock down. This lock down has since been lifted. The suspect is deceased and an investigation has begun. GW Safety and Security continues to monitor the situation. Should the situation warrant, updates will be provided on Campus Advisories. Download the latest GW Emergency Response Handbook for preparedness tips and information.

TEST Message of the GW Campus Advisories Website

September 23, 2013 12:00 p.m.
*This is only a TEST.* *This is only a TEST.* *This is only a TEST.* This is a TEST of the GW Campus Advisories website. In case of an emergency, this website would show important, official safety information from GW. *This is only a TEST.* *This is only a TEST.* *This is only a TEST.*

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