Storm Advisory – Message to Learners and Employees, May 23

Posted on Monday, May 23rd, 2022

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

Due to the massive storm that has affected large sections of the National Capital Region and the Ottawa Valley, please be advised of the following:

The first priority is your safety. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please reach out to the City of Ottawa at this link HERE for details on emergency centres, and where you can receive support. You can receive contact information for various municipal services at the following links: Perth, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Lanark County and the City of Gatineau.

Please also be advised:

  • The College’s Ottawa campus is currently without power, and in limited locations is operating on backup generators.
  • All classes – virtual and in-person – are cancelled for Tuesday, May 24 at the Ottawa campus.
  • AC Online courses will also be cancelled for May 24.
  • All classes and operations are continuing on normal schedules at Perth and Pembroke campuses.
  • All employees at the Ottawa campus who are not directly involved with restoring operations, or have not been directly advised by their manager to attend work on campus, should remain at home on Tuesday, May 24, and if possible, work in a virtual format.
  • If you are not directly involved in restoring operations and are scheduled to work on Tuesday, May 24, but are unable to work virtually due to circumstances resulting from the storm, including connectivity or childcare issues, please be advised that safety is the top priority and you are not required to work and will be paid as usual for the day.
  • If you have questions, or require further clarity, please connect with your supervisor, if you are able.
  • The Early Learning Centre will be closed May 24.
  • Please be advised that placements (Ottawa campus) for Tuesday, May 24 have been cancelled as a result of the storm, and will not need to be made-up in the future. If you are able, please contact your placement site.
  • For learners in Ottawa campus co-op work terms, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to the storm, you are not required to attend.
  • When/if you are able, please contact both your co-op employer/placement host and your College contact for updates to make them aware of your situation.
  • Cancellations could be extended further into the week. Updates will be communicated directly to learners and employees as soon as possible via email and social media.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to algcomms@algonquincollege.com.

Please stay safe,

Claude Brulé

President and CEO


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