With powerful gusts expected as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in D.C. Monday, the University is working with contractors to safeguard major construction sites across the Foggy Bottom Campus.
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The crane that stood at the Science and Engineering Hall site when Hurricane Irene hit campus last year remained secure.“[The contractors] have their own emergency plans in place for the storm, especially to make sure the cranes can sustain wind,” Darnell said “[We’re] pretty confident we have the right plans in place.”