UPDATE: 3/21 at 2:30 p.m.
The Cañada campus is closed for in-person classes and business operations due to power outage from inclement weather. The campus community should evacuate campus immediately in a calm and safe manner.
Further updates to come by 3:30 pm regarding evening classes. For updates visit https://emergency.smccd.info/
UPDATE: 3/21 at 1:50 p.m.
UPDATE: 3/15 at 12:43 p.m.
Cañada College evening in-person classes and business operations are closed for all of March 15, 2023 due to the continued power outage from inclement weather.
Employees and students, work remotely/online during regularly scheduled hours, if possible.
We will continue to assess the campus and update with information as it becomes available.
UPDATE 3/15/23 at 6:45 a.m.
Due to the continued power outage from inclement weather, Cañada College will remain closed until at least 5 p.m. on March 15, 2023 for in-person classes and business operations.
Essential employees (Facilities, Public Safety, ITS) are to report to work. Employees and students, work remotely/online during regularly scheduled hours, if possible.
We will reevaluate evening in-person courses and business operations that take place on campus between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. and will deliver any further closure notices by 1 p.m.
UPDATE 3/14 at 2:25 p.m. – College of San Mateo, Cañada College and Skyline College afternoon and evening in-person classes and campus operations closed for all of March 14, 2023. Plan to resume normal operations for tomorrow, March 15.
Employees and students, work remotely/online during regularly scheduled hours, if possible. We will continue to assess the campuses and update with information as it becomes available.
Due to a power outage on Cañada College campus will remain closed until at least 5pm on Tuesday March 14th, 2023 for classes and business operations. Essential employees such as Public Safety, facilities and ITS are to report to work. Employees and Students work remotely/online during regularly schedule hours if possible
We will re-evaluate evening in-person courses that take place on campus between 5pm and 1030 pm. We are continuing to evaluate if there will be evening in-person classes and will update as soon as more information becomes available.
Weather and safety conditions have improved. All outdoor activities may resume with caution . Please drive safely on campus roads, and avoid driving through standing water. The San Mateo County Community College District will continue to send emergency notifications and updates as needed. Below is a current radar of the Bay Area storm cell.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and hail are expected throughout the day, possibly with thunderstorms and lightning. Due to these risks, all college outdoor operations are currently canceled. These operations include swimming, outdoor athletics, groundskeeping, Public Safety foot patrols, etc.
SMCCCD will advise when outdoor activities can resume normal operations.
Power to campus has been restored. The Cañada College campus will reopen for in-person classes only at 5 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2023.
Normal Cañada College operations will resume on Thursday, February 23, 2023 for the Cañada College campus and the Cañada Athletic Center.
