<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent">G<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">ood morning,</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent">Thanks<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">,</span> Dominica, for sharing. I appreciate everyone’s efforts to get these surveys completed—I know it’s a big ask, but filling them out will significantly help us plan for this and future outages.<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> </span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent">To make the process as easy as possible, here are a few key details</span></div><div dir="ltr"><b style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent"><br></b></div><div dir="ltr"><ul><li><b style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent">Required Fields Only:</b><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent"> You only need to complete the questions marked with a red asteri<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">isk.</span></span></li></ul><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></div></div><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><div dir="ltr"><div><img src="cid:ii_mu1lc4gr2" alt="Picture1.png" width="225" height="84" style="margin-right: 0px;"></div></div></blockquote><div dir="ltr"><ul><li><b style="background-color:transparent">Auto-Filling:</b><span style="background-color:transparent"> Basic fields (like your name and location) will automatically repopulate on subsequent entries, though you can edit them if needed.</span></li></ul><ul><li><b style="background-color:transparent">High-Level Descriptions:</b><span style="background-color:transparent"> Broad categories (e.g., nematodes, seeds, genetic materials) are sufficient—no detailed descriptions are necessary. If applicable, please note if materials require special handling (e.g., infectious materials) so we can ensure compatible backup storage.</span></li></ul><ul><li><b style="background-color:transparent">Optional Attachments:</b><span style="background-color:transparent"> Uploading photos, manuals, or purchase orders is completely optional, though helpful if an insurance claim is ever needed.</span></li></ul><ul><li><b style="background-color:transparent">Updates Later:</b><span style="background-color:transparent"> You can submit the minimum required information now to ensure your lab is on the list for backup power, and update additional details later.</span></li></ul><br><span style="background-color:transparent"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span></span><span style="background-color:transparent">Gathering this data helps us determine generator requirements and coordinate temporary storage solutions effectively. Please feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions or need assistance completing the survey—I'm happy to help.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:transparent">Best regards,</span></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Tracy</div><br><div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><i style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">Tracy Stark</i></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Physical Planning Liaison</font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">D<span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">ean's Office</span></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">UCR </span>College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences</font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">t<a href="mailto:racy.stark@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">racy.stark@ucr.edu</a></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="tel:(951)%20827-5163" value="+19518275163" target="_blank">(951) 827-5163</a></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="https://calendar.app.google/cSk2UstcTicU3oTR6" target="_blank">Book time with me</a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM Dominica Albitre <<a href="mailto:dominica.albitre@ucr.edu" target="_blank">dominica.albitre@ucr.edu</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Good afternoon All, <div><br></div><div>Facilities <span style="background:none;border-style:none"><span style="border-style:none;background:none"><span style="border-style:none;background:none">was</span></span> </span>preparing for a full electrical shutdown on 9/19 in Boyce Hall for the transformer installation. </div><div><br></div><div>Equipment connected to standard outlets, including equipment powered by the 480/277V switchboard, <font color="#ff0000">will be without power</font>. This includes air handlers, pumps, motors, lighting, and some research equipment. </div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent">The intended time frame for this shutdown was </span><strong style="background-color:transparent">Saturday, September 19, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.</strong><span style="background-color:transparent"> Due to various concerns, the outage has been </span><strong style="background-color:transparent">postponed</strong><span style="background-color:transparent">, but it will still occur in the near future. Once the updated date and time are provided, our goal is to be fully prepared </span><span style="background-color:transparent">with your assistance</span><span style="background-color:transparent">. </span></div><div><br></div><div>To help us ensure we provide backup power to anyone who may need it to preserve research and materials, we are asking for your help to populate the <a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/775450d1f608431e8f1f24d59da2fa93?open=menu" target="_blank">Cold Storage Survey.</a> The survey will help CNAS identify who may need additional resources in the event of emergencies/outages. The survey can be completed by either faculty or one of their lab managers. The survey entails: </div><div><ul><li>Filling out required fields</li><li>Entering Accurate details: Fill in contact info, date/time, and specific dropdown choices accurately. Add as much detail as possible.</li><li>Location</li><li>Upload Photos & Attachments</li><li>Review & Submit once complete</li></ul></div><div>Please complete the survey by<font color="#ff0000"> Friday, 9/18</font>, as it will provide CNAS with the information needed for effective resource planning in preparation for this outage and future ones. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Stark. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#0000ff" face="georgia, serif"><b>Dominica Albitre</b></font><div><i><font color="#0b5394" face="comic sans ms, sans-serif"><b>Financial Administrative Officer</b></font></i></div><div><i><font color="#0b5394">UC Riverside | <a href="https://bmpn.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">BMP Administrative Unit</a></font></i></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/900+University+Ave,+Riverside,+California+92521+%7C+1491?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521 | 1491</a> Boyce Hall</font><i><font color="#0b5394"></font></i></div><div><a href="mailto:dalbitre@ucr.edu" target="_blank">dalbitre@ucr.edu</a> | <a href="tel:(951)%20827-6256" value="+19518276256" target="_blank">951-827-6256</a></div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><i>Director of Involvement & Recognition</i></b>,<b><i> <a href="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">Staff Assembly</a></i> <i>2026-2027</i></b></font></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Facilities Facilities</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:facilities@ucr.edu" target="_blank">facilities@ucr.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM<br>Subject: Postponed: Planned Electrical & Air Conditioning Shutdown Notification Boyce Hall — 9/19<br><br></div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14pt"><b><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(228,0,43)">Postponed: The transformer reinstallation scheduled for September 19 has been postponed due to concerns about its
potential impact on ongoing research. We are coordinating with the lab teams to develop a temporary power solution that protects all research and critical equipment. We will provide an update once the schedule and backup power plan have been finalized.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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such as UPS units and surge protectors, <b><u>please plan to shut down and disconnect the equipment for the duration of the shutdown to help prevent damage</u></b>. Additional guidance on powering down equipment is available at
</span></i><span><a href="https://ehs.ucr.edu/laboratory/utilities" target="_blank"><i>https://ehs.ucr.edu/laboratory/utilities</i></a><i>.<u></u><u></u></i></span></p>
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<span>To re-install a rebuilt transformer for the 480/277V switchboard.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<a href="tel:(951)%20827-4214" value="+19518274214" target="_blank">(951) 827-4214</a> / <a href="mailto:facilities@ucr.edu" target="_blank">facilities@ucr.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="http://facilities.ucr.edu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color:black">FACILITIES.UCR.EDU</span></b></a></span><b><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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