IP: Winter Break and Y2K - To Stay or Not To Stay

[Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

> Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 23:32:01 -0500 (EST)
> From: Housing Services General <hserv () pobox upenn edu
>
>
> While most University residences close for winter break on December 23,
> noon, six remain open including Hamilton, Harnwell, and Harrison College
> Houses, Sansom Place East and West, and Mayer Hall.
>
> Although the University has been preparing for Y2K, many basic services
> such as heat, electricity, water, and telephone are provided by public
> utility companies.  As we cannot be certain how Y2K may affect us,
> residents who do not have to stay on campus over the break may want to make
> alternate plans.  It is possible that the campus community may experience
> some level of inconvenience beyond our control.  The impact may be minor
> such as unexpected alarms, flickering lights, or more significantly, loss
> of heat or power.
>
> All residents who choose to remain on campus will be required to register
> in advance with their House Deans, and may want to take some simple
> precautionary steps.  We recommend keeping a flashlight, extra blankets and
> non-perishable food items on hand in case of service interruptions.  Our
> service desks in open buildings will be staffed and emergency duty
> personnel will be on call.
>
> This e-mail comes to you at this time to allow opportunity for any
> necessary advance planning.
>
> Your Housing and Conference Services Department

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University of Pennsylvania
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