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Classes not listed here will continue online

Due to ongoing air conditioning repairs in the 2700 building, we are relocating some regular classes to other classrooms on campus for the next few weeks. We are hoping the necessary repairs will be completed during the week of September 18. We will keep you posted on this progress.

Meanwhile, please see the listing below on classes that will be relocated no later than Monday September 11. For those 2700 building classes that are not listed here, they will continue online until repairs are complete.

Please keep in contact with your instructors for information on this situation.

Click here for a live 2700 Building Temporary Room Change list

 

 

Greetings, Students

I am pleased to report that IVC will be back in full operation on campus tomorrow. However, due to continuing air conditioning issues in the 2700 building, all classes held in that building will be online through the end of this week.

I genuinely appreciate the work of all of our employees who gave up their Labor Day weekend to make this possible. I also want to thank the Imperial Irrigation District for its superb service in restoring our campus's electrical power.

Sincerely,
Lennor M. Johnson, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President

Dear students:

I hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you of an important update regarding campus operations for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5th.

In response to the ongoing challenges, we are facing on campus, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all classes scheduled for Tuesday, September 5th.

We will be maintaining a skeleton crew of staff on campus to assist students who may come to campus seeking assistance or resources; However, since on campus services will be very limited and many departments may be relocated, students are strongly encouraged to call or access our website zoom links to access services

The decision to cancel classes was not taken lightly. Several areas continue to experience power outages, and some are facing HVAC problems. To avoid confusion and ensure the safety and well-being of our community, we have decided to cancel all classes for the day while we diligently work to address these issues.

Furthermore, we are considering the possibility of moving classes online for the remainder of the week. We have asked faculty to make the necessary adjustments to their courses to facilitate this potential transition to online instruction. Student flexibility and adaptability during this time are greatly appreciated and please watch for further notices on Canvas, student email, Regroup, our official Social Media Channels and our website.

Our goal is to make a final decision regarding the continuation of online classes for the rest of the week by tomorrow afternoon. We understand that these disruptions may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for any challenges this situation may pose.

We deeply appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work tirelessly to resolve the current campus challenges and ensure the safety of our community. Please stay tuned for further updates.

Lennor M. Johnson, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President

Dear IVC Campus Community,

I hope this message finds you well. We are pleased to inform you that internet access to the campus, which includes access to Canvas, has been restored.

On Friday September 1st, the campus and surrounding areas experienced a severe, surprise, storm that knocked down 13 IID power poles. Those IID power poles also carry the fiber cabling that provides internet to the campus. While IID continues to work on restoring the poles, an alternate path has been established to provide internet to the campus. Canvas and other technology systems that are contingent on a connection between the campus and the internet have been restored.

I would like to thank the entire IT team which has been working diligently over the last two days to re-establish internet connectivity. I would especially like to thank Bobby Moreno, James Arthur and Michael Kahler (ICOE/IVTA) for the many hours they worked over the last two days to re-establish internet connectivity.

Impact on Access:

- All systems should be in normal working order.

Thank you for your Patience:

We understand that system outages can be frustrating, and we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during the outage.

Sincerely,

Jeff Enz
Associate Vice President, Information Technology

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to provide you with an update regarding the ongoing challenges we are facing in restoring full power to our campus and stabilizing our technological systems, including Canvas.

As of this Saturday afternoon, September 2, 2023, we are still working diligently to address these issues. While we are striving to have all systems up and fully functioning by the time we return on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, we cannot provide a definitive assurance at this moment.

Rest assured that our dedicated IT and Maintenance teams are working around the clock to resolve these challenges as swiftly as possible. We understand the importance of having a stable technological infrastructure for both faculty and students.

During this period of instability, I have requested that all faculty members be flexible and provide necessary exceptions for students who may encounter Canvas-related issues. We understand that these difficulties are beyond our control, and we want to ensure that our students receive the support they need during these trying times.

For the most up-to-date information and progress reports, please continue to monitor email, our official social media outlets and website. We will make every effort to keep you informed as we work toward a resolution.

I want to express my gratitude for your understanding and patience during this challenging period. Your resilience and cooperation are greatly appreciated, and we are committed to resolving these issues as swiftly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to returning to a fully operational and clean campus by Tuesday.

Sincerely,

Lennor M. Johnson, Ed.D
Superintendent/President

September 1st Storm Update: Shelter Established at Grace Smith Elementary, Impacted to call 1-800-RED-CROSS for Assistance

IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA – The County of Imperial and Imperial County Fire Department & Office of Emergency Services wish to update the community on the unanticipated significant weather event, "September 1st Storm," that has caused extensive damage across Imperial County, with the community of Niland being severely impacted.

For those affected by the storm, the American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Residents can contact them at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Additionally, individuals interested in supporting relief efforts are encouraged to make monetary donations. Please call the aforementioned number or visit www.RedCross.org and earmark donations for the "Imperial County September 1st Storm." For those interested in making monetary and non-monetary donations, contact the Niland Chamber of Commerce at (760) 675-5661.

Assessments and referrals are also actively being conducted by the Red Cross and the Imperial County Department of Social Services (DSS). These assessments are taking place at the Niland Fire Department located at 8071 Luxor Ave, Niland, CA 92257.

For residents in need of shelter, one has been established at Grace Smith Elementary, located at 9 E 4th St, Niland, CA 92257. Impacted individuals can call 800-RED-CROSS or report directly to the site for immediate assistance. In addition, Red Cross and DSS staff will be on site to provide assistance and referrals.

In addition to these assessments, the Imperial County Department of Public Works has been working tirelessly around the clock to assess and repair damaged roads. Residents can stay informed about road conditions and closures by visiting the interactive GIS Map at https://imperialcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e44d2cef65b142f5a2ed11f2534a4285&fbclid=IwAR0pEU2zwNeovZYP-cQg7cdbQeorCQ1HQecZoeWcNcHTUsmxbueAPlCWP6w.

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is diligently working to restore power to the affected regions. As of 1:00 PM, all power has been restored to the community of Niland. To report any power outages, call the IID at 1-800-303-7756.

IID's East Highline Canal east of Niland is temporary out of service due to an influx of rain and silt. The district is working to make repairs, but 133 water delivery gates north of Flowing Wells on the EHL will be temporarily out of service until late Monday afternoon, when full restoration is expected.

The County of Imperial would like to express our profound gratitude to the California Office of Emergency Services, California Highway Patrol, CalTrans, Coast Guard, cities of El Centro and Calipatria, Niland Chamber of Commerce, and the Imperial County Office of Education. Their assistance, cooperation, and support during this challenging time has been invaluable.

Residents are encouraged to follow the County of Imperial and Imperial County Fire Department's Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/ImperialCntyCA/ and www.facebook.com/icfd.oes for further updates and to visit www.ready.gov for general information on risk preparation. For forecasts and weather conditions, visit www.weather.gov.


 

20 de agosto de 2023, 10:00 PM, Condado de Imperial, Actualización sobre el Huracán Hilary

CONDADO DE IMPERIAL, CA - El Condado de Imperial y el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado Imperial & Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia desean informar a la comunidad sobre el inesperado evento climático significativo, "Tormenta del 1 de septiembre", que ha causado extensos daños en todo el Condado Imperial, siendo la comunidad de Niland la más afectada.

Para aquellos afectados por la tormenta, el Red Cross ofrece asistencia en caso de desastres. Los residentes pueden contactarlos al 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Además, se anima a las personas interesadas en apoyar los esfuerzos de socorro a realizar donaciones monetarias. Llame al número mencionado anteriormente o visite www.RedCross.org y destine las donaciones para la "Tormenta del 1 de septiembre del Condado Imperial". Aquellos interesados en hacer donaciones monetarias y no monetarias, contacten a Niland Chamber of Commerce al (760) 675-5661.

El Red Cross y el Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado Imperial (DSS) también están realizando activamente evaluaciones y derivaciones. Estas evaluaciones se llevan a cabo en el Departamento de Bomberos de Niland ubicado en 8071 Luxor Ave, Niland, CA 92257.

Para los residentes que necesiten refugio, se ha establecido uno en la Grace Smith Elementary, ubicada en 9 E 4th St, Niland, CA 92257. Las personas afectadas pueden llamar al 800-RED-CROSS o presentarse directamente en el sitio para recibir asistencia inmediata. Además, el personal de el Red Cross y DSS estará en el lugar para proporcionar asistencia y referencias.

Además de estas evaluaciones, el Departamento de Obras Públicas del Condado Imperial ha estado trabajando incansablemente para evaluar y reparar las carreteras dañadas. Los residentes pueden mantenerse informados sobre las condiciones y cierres de carreteras visitando el Mapa GIS interactivo en https://imperialcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e44d2cef65b142f5a2ed11f2534a4285&fbclid=IwAR0pEU2zwNeovZYP-cQg7cdbQeorCQ1HQecZoeWcNcHTUsmxbueAPlCWP6w.

El Distrito de Riego de Imperial (IID) está trabajando diligentemente para restaurar la energía en las regiones afectadas. A partir de las 1:00 PM, se ha restaurado la energía en toda la comunidad de Niland. Para informar sobre cortes de energía, llame al IID al 1-800-303-7756.

El Canal East Highline de IID al este de Niland está temporalmente fuera de servicio debido a una afluencia de lluvia y sedimentos. El distrito está trabajando para hacer reparaciones, pero 133 compuertas de entrega de agua al norte de Flowing Wells en el EHL estarán temporalmente fuera de servicio hasta el lunes por la tarde, cuando se espera la restauración completa.

El Condado de Imperial desea expresar nuestra profunda gratitud a la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de California, California Highway Patrol, CalTrans, la Guardia Costera, las ciudades de El Centro y Calipatria, la Cámara de Comercio de Niland y la Oficina de Educación del Condado Imperial. Su asistencia, cooperación y apoyo durante este desafiante momento ha sido invaluable.

Se anima a los residentes a seguir las páginas de Facebook del Condado de Imperial y el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado Imperial en https://www.facebook.com/ImperialCntyCA/ y www.facebook.com/icfd.oes para más actualizaciones y a visitar www.ready.gov para obtener información general sobre la preparación de riesgos. Para pronósticos y condiciones climáticas, visite www.weather.gov.

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