The Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support wishes to inform delegates and staff that the Secretariat Building, South Annex Building, and Dag Hammarskjold Library will be closed to non-essential personnel on Saturday, August 5, 2023.? Beginning at 7 AM, normal electrical power will be turned off to the buildings for electrical testing and maintenance. During this testing, regular lighting, power to workstations, vertical transportation systems, and some Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and plumbing systems will be out of service or running at reduced or limited capacities.?
The affected areas will be operating on emergency power during the shutdown, including life safety systems, emergency lighting, and telecommunications equipment. The Conference Building, General Assembly Building, North Lawn Building and North Screening Building will not be affected. All testing is expected to be completed by 5 PM on Saturday.
All UN Staff whose presence is not required in these buildings on Saturday, 5 August are requested to plan to work from home or another location. Remote office capabilities will be unaffected.?
Please direct any technical concerns regarding this issue to:
Michael Martini
Chief, Plant Engineering Section
(212) 963-6571
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Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
