Eastern Michigan Athletics
Impending Snow Cancels Tennis, Pushes Friday’s Gymnastics Meet to 5 p.m.
2/8/2018 11:34:00 PM | Gymnastics, Tennis, General
Event moved up, but Michigan State Police are encouraging residents to stay in during Friday's winter storm.
(Information is current of 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9)
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – With inclement weather projected, Eastern Michigan University has canceled all classes for Friday, Feb. 9. The EMU Department of Athletics is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to evaluate any changes to competition, practice and team travel schedules.
Because of the severe weather conditions, the EMU tennis match scheduled for 1 p.m. against Grand Valley State has been canceled. The Eagles and Lakers will try to make up the event later in the season. Additionally, the EMU gymnastics home meet against Northern Illinois University has been pushed up to a 5 p.m. start at the Convocation Center. With the Huskies having already arrived in town in advance of the storm, fans are encouraged to follow the event online via live stats rather than braving the elements. Admission to the meet will remain free to all in attendance.
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow to begin early Friday morning with up to 10 inches of accumulation in parts of southern Lower Michigan by Friday night.
Michigan State Police are encouraging residents to stay in during Friday's winter storm. The snow is expected to cause low visibility and hazardous driving conditions with the possibility of impassible roads at times, especially in areas under a Winter Storm Warning.
Any further changes to competitions will be communicated on EMUEagles.com as well as EMU's social media channels.
The University will be open on Saturday, Feb. 10, for all regular campus activities.
To stay safe during a winter storm:
- Stay indoors if possible. If you must go outside, wear protective gear, such as hats, mittens, gloves, scarf and a warm coat.
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car, or walking in deep snow. Take breaks frequently.
- Watch for signs of frostbite, which include loss of feeling or pale appearance of fingers, toes or face.
- Watch for signs of hypothermia, which include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, drowsiness and exhaustion.
- Understand the hazards of wind chill. As wind speed increases, heat is carried away from a person's body more rapidly and could lead to severe hypothermia.
- Remove clothing if it gets damp or wet. Wet clothing can make you more prone to hypothermia.
- Weatherproof doors and windows to trap heat inside your home.
- Check heating units. Poorly operating or damaged heating units can release carbon monoxide gas. Test carbon monoxide detectors for proper operation and battery life.
- Check on family, friends and neighbors who are at risk and may need additional assistance.
- Watch pets closely and keep them indoors when possible. Animals can suffer from hypothermia, frostbite and other cold weather injuries.
- Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a full tank of gas and an emergency preparedness kit in your vehicle. Put warm clothing, such as gloves, blankets and hats, in your kit in case you become stranded. If you do become stranded or stuck, stay inside your vehicle and wait for help.
- Motorists are encouraged to check travel conditions and weather reports before driving at www.michigan.gov/roadconditions. Major road closures can be found at www.michigan.gov/drive. The MSP/EMHSD asks that you tune into local news and/or view these websites rather than calling your local MSP post or 911 for travel conditions.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – With inclement weather projected, Eastern Michigan University has canceled all classes for Friday, Feb. 9. The EMU Department of Athletics is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to evaluate any changes to competition, practice and team travel schedules.
Because of the severe weather conditions, the EMU tennis match scheduled for 1 p.m. against Grand Valley State has been canceled. The Eagles and Lakers will try to make up the event later in the season. Additionally, the EMU gymnastics home meet against Northern Illinois University has been pushed up to a 5 p.m. start at the Convocation Center. With the Huskies having already arrived in town in advance of the storm, fans are encouraged to follow the event online via live stats rather than braving the elements. Admission to the meet will remain free to all in attendance.
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow to begin early Friday morning with up to 10 inches of accumulation in parts of southern Lower Michigan by Friday night.
Michigan State Police are encouraging residents to stay in during Friday's winter storm. The snow is expected to cause low visibility and hazardous driving conditions with the possibility of impassible roads at times, especially in areas under a Winter Storm Warning.
Any further changes to competitions will be communicated on EMUEagles.com as well as EMU's social media channels.
The University will be open on Saturday, Feb. 10, for all regular campus activities.
To stay safe during a winter storm:
- Stay indoors if possible. If you must go outside, wear protective gear, such as hats, mittens, gloves, scarf and a warm coat.
- Avoid overexertion when shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car, or walking in deep snow. Take breaks frequently.
- Watch for signs of frostbite, which include loss of feeling or pale appearance of fingers, toes or face.
- Watch for signs of hypothermia, which include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, drowsiness and exhaustion.
- Understand the hazards of wind chill. As wind speed increases, heat is carried away from a person's body more rapidly and could lead to severe hypothermia.
- Remove clothing if it gets damp or wet. Wet clothing can make you more prone to hypothermia.
- Weatherproof doors and windows to trap heat inside your home.
- Check heating units. Poorly operating or damaged heating units can release carbon monoxide gas. Test carbon monoxide detectors for proper operation and battery life.
- Check on family, friends and neighbors who are at risk and may need additional assistance.
- Watch pets closely and keep them indoors when possible. Animals can suffer from hypothermia, frostbite and other cold weather injuries.
- Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a full tank of gas and an emergency preparedness kit in your vehicle. Put warm clothing, such as gloves, blankets and hats, in your kit in case you become stranded. If you do become stranded or stuck, stay inside your vehicle and wait for help.
- Motorists are encouraged to check travel conditions and weather reports before driving at www.michigan.gov/roadconditions. Major road closures can be found at www.michigan.gov/drive. The MSP/EMHSD asks that you tune into local news and/or view these websites rather than calling your local MSP post or 911 for travel conditions.
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