In the event of an emergency that poses a significant threat to the operational integrity of campus facilities or the safety of the campus community, the Service Office will promptly notify all affected individuals via email; this type of event generally covers multiple buildings and/or a large exterior space.
Relevant information will also be posted on this webpage.
This page will provide updates for incidents such as:
- Gas odors
- Water main breaks
- Power outages
- Hazardous material spills
- Major leaks
- Other critical infrastructure and/or utilities failures
Notifications will include the following:
- Initial Alerts: A detailed description of the incident and immediate actions or precautions to be taken.
- Ongoing Updates: Real-time information on the status of response efforts and any evolving safety instructions.
- Resolution Notifications: Confirmation of incident resolution, along with any necessary follow-up actions or recommendations.
For timely and accurate information, please refer to this page during any emergency.
Please note: these are not the same updates as “Illini Alert,” managed by Public Safety.
Past Events
Campus Steam Update – December 13, 2024
Abbott Power Plant, a cogeneration facility which supplies most of the electricity and high-pressure steam to campus, lost access to an important fuel line (natural gas) early on the morning of Friday, December 13. This caused a boiler at Abbott to discontinue operation for some time. The fuel line has been re-established; however, time will be needed to build steam pressure back to typical levels. There may be cooler temperatures in some campus buildings and some specialized lab equipment that utilizes high-pressure steam may not work.
Updates will be sent directly from the F&S Service Office to my.FS Portal users and campus emergency contacts.
News: https://fs.illinois.edu/News/campus-steam-update/
[8 a.m., December 13, 2024]
If you would like to receive email updates regarding emergencies or other services and information, contact fscustomerrelations@illinois.edu.