Emergency Information

This is the university's hub for emergency planning and procedures. During an emergency, updates will be posted here.

Events and Activities Canceled Tuesday, Jan 20

  1. Posted: Monday, January 19, 2026
     
    Due to anticipation of continued severe weather conditions, Buffalo State has canceled in-person activities for Tuesday, Jan. 20. Online classes will continue as scheduled.
     
    New York State agencies have been instructed to have non-essential and essential-remote employees who live or work in Erie County work via telecommuting Tuesday, where possible. Please discuss arrangements with your supervisor.
     
    Essential staff should report to work as directed.
     
    Those non-essential employees who cannot telecommute are subject to a directed absence for Tuesday without charge to leave accruals.
     
    Buffalo State is continuing to monitor the weather conditions and may provide further updates.

Events and Activities Canceled Monday, Jan 19

  1. Posted: Monday, January 19, 2026
     
    Buffalo State University has canceled all afternoon and evening activities for today, January 19, due to severe weather.
     
    Essential-remote and non-essential employees should complete their workday through telecommuting, where possible. Please discuss arrangements with your supervisor.
     
    Essential staff should report to work as directed.
     
    The City of Buffalo has issued a warning for no unnecessary travel. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings that remain in effect through Wednesday afternoon.
     
    Buffalo State is continuing to monitor the conditions and may provide further updates.

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