Emergency Alerts and Updates
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 – January 27, 2025
Low Steam Pressure Following Temporary Outage
Abbott Power Plant experienced a temporary boiler outage this morning, resulting in lower than typical steam pressure. Facility personnel are requested to check building systems and equipment, such as autoclaves, to ensure they are functioning properly. We are aware that the lack of steam pressure has affected several buildings, and there have been reports of insufficient steam/heat. We are actively working to resolve the issue, and normal steam pressure is expected to return over the next couple of hours. For questions or assistance, contact the F&S Service Office fsserviceoffice@illinois.edu, 217-333-0340.
[10 a.m. January 27, 2025]
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.
