51 Audubon Electrical Shutdown, April 1-2

A temporary electrical shutdown affecting normal power to all spaces throughout 51 Audubon will take place from 6 a.m. on Saturday April 1 until approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday April 2, due to maintenance. There will be no cooling or heating during this time, and water will be unavailable from floor 4 through floor 8.

Lighting systems will automatically transfer to emergency power. Please be advised, at the beginning and end of the transfer, equipment will see a momentary power disruption.

CUIMC Facilities Management representatives began walking the floors starting on Wednesday, March 22, to discuss the upcoming shutdowns with building occupants and address any questions or concerns. Furthermore, before the loss of power, an announcement will be made on the floors.

In preparation for the upcoming shutdown, please take the following precautionary steps before you leave on Friday, March 31:

• Save all files and important documents.
• Completely turn off all computers and laptops.
• Turn off all other electronic devices and non-essential laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that all essential equipment is connected to emergency power (red) outlets. If you are unsure if your equipment is plugged into an emergency power outlet, please contact CUIMC Facilities Management at cumc.facilities@columbia.edu, and a representatives from Facilities Engineering will visit and assess your area.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we work to improve our facilities. If you have questions in advance of the shutdown, please contact Anthony Roberts, east campus manager, at ar2883@cumc.columbia.edu.