Cold Weather Incoming
Good Morning -

Starting tomorrow, we are expecting colder than average temperatures - continuing into the weekend and early next week. The Office of Residence Life and Housing is providing this notice to avoid potential damage.

Please review the steps below, as you will be held responsible for damage due to frozen pipes when windows are left open during freezing weather.
TO-DO

  • Keep all your windows closed any time the weather approaches freezing temperatures (<40 ° F).

  • Keep an eye on the forecast.

Pipes in your heating & cooling systems exposed to outside temperatures (through open windows) can freeze and burst allowing water to flow out of the units and into student rooms.
 
In the past this has caused damage not only to student property in the offending room, but in surrounding rooms as well. Again, we want to make sure you're aware you will be held responsible for damage due to frozen pipes when windows are left open.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at housing@wfu.edu or 336.758.5185.

Best -

​Zach Blackmon, Ph.D., MBA
Associate Director of Operations
Office of Residence Life and Housing | Wake Forest University
336.758.5185 | housing@wfu.edu | rlh.wfu.edu