Thomas Jefferson University & Hospital Public Safety

Former Vice President Biden will be hosting a town hall on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. (NCC) There may be rolling road closures during his arrival and departure, but no planned long-term closures around the NCC at this point. He is expected to arrive around 7:00 PM and depart around 10:00 PM, minimal impact is anticipated to Center City or traffic around the NCC.

Center City Campus: There have been a lot of theft from autos in the past couple weeks. Please spread the word to keep vehicle doors locked, and not to leave any valuables inside. Also, do not leave a car running while parked and unattended.

This week is fire prevention week, please come by the Gibbon Building West Side Conference room this Friday from 2-3pm to meet Public Safety staff, and learn how to use a fire extinguisher.

Yesterday afternoon Jefferson Public Safety assisted Snorkel 2-Battalion 4 with the Philadelphia Fire Department with an unusual rescue at 9th and Chestnut Street. The Jefferson Facilities Fire Shop and Fields Fire Protection were special called to assist with removing the fire department connection to free the victims fingers. Thanks to all departments that assisted. Philadelphia Fire Department

If you are travelling to or from Jefferson’s campus today, please allow extra time for your commute and be sure to have your ID badge present at all times due to travel restrictions in the city. Today, Tuesday, September 15, President Trump will be visiting Philadelphia to participate in a televised Town Hall meeting, to be recorded at the National Constitution Center at 5th and Arch Street. In addition to the visit from the President, several other activities are anticipated... throughout the afternoon and evening in the vicinity of Independence Mall. Road closures in the area around Independence Mall will be put in place between 1- 2:00 p.m. The traffic closures will be between 4th and 9th Street and from Market to Vine Street. Pedestrian restrictions will also be implemented in the area around the National Constitution Center. Other temporary road closures may also occur throughout the afternoon or evening to accommodate the President’s motorcade. The restrictions will be lifted once the President departs the area, or as conditions warrant sometime tomorrow evening. If at any time you feel unsafe around the Jefferson campus, please contact security at 215-955-8888 for escort needs to parking lots or public transportation. If new developments arise, we will update you via email and through the JeffAlert system (if needed).

Public Safety staff from Center City and New Jersey reviewed fire protection for the new helipad at Jefferson Cherry Hill campus this week with contractors and Cherry Hill Fire Department

Please see the below information from the National Weather Service regarding the weather today. Please be careful if you are commuting, and do not drive through flooded areas.

In case you saw some bubbles, this morning Jefferson Facilities and Public Safety Departments tested the helipad foam system on top of the Pavilion Building. This test is conducted annually to make sure all helipad fire protection works properly Philadelphia Fire Department JeffSTAT Critical Care Transport

Thank you to Commissioner Thiel, Battalion Chief McPeak, and the Philadelphia Fire Department, for their support today in Center City Philadelphia Fire Department

During National Police Week, please join us in honoring the employees of the Thomas Jefferson University Police Department

We're always happy to assist a Ram in need--especially when that Ram is delivering cookies to show appreciation for Healthcare workers! Thomas Jefferson University + Jefferson Health = #StrongerTogether

Thank you, to our fabulous nurses!

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