[Imcamericorps] Hazardous weather

[carol ammons]

HAZARDOUS WEATHER DAYS -

If a hazardous weather situation arises - before the start of a
member/employee's working hours the following procedures will be used: the
Program Director will contact administrative team members:  Treasurer and
President to determine hazard level by 5 a.m.  Upon determination of safety
conditions, the Program Director will notify members/employees via phone and
email to notify members/employees of pending full or partial closing of the
Independent Media Center by 6 a.m. on the day of any possible weather
related closing.

a. A member/employee will not be required to forfeit a day's pay during
times of natural disaster when, the UCIMC administative office building/or
host site in which he/she works is closed.

b. If the building in which an employee/member works is not declared to be
closed and the employee /member is unable to arrive at work, the
member/employee must notify his/her site supervisor and program director of
his/her absence due to weather conditions.   Notifications can be made via
email.  We encourage members/employees to work remotely, if possible.

c. If a hazardous weather situation arises after the start of a
member/employee's working hours, the member/employee's program director may
allow the member/employee to leave work early. The member/employee may make
up hours off-site during hazardous weather conditions.
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Definition of Hazardous Weather
Winter storms

*Winter Weather Advisory<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Winter_weather_advisory>
* - Hazardous winter weather conditions are occurring, imminent, or likely.
Conditions will cause a significant inconvenience and if caution is not
exercised, may result in a potential threat to life and/or property. The
generic term, winter weather advisory, is used for a combination of two or
more of the following events; snow, freezing rain or freezing drizzle,
sleet, and blowing
snow.[9]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-8>

*Winter Storm Watch <https://mail.google.com/wiki/Winter_storm_watch>* -
Hazardous winter weather conditions including significant accumulations of
snow and/or freezing rain and/or sleet are possible generally within
36 hours. These watches are issued by the Weather Service Forecast Office.[
10]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-9>

*Winter Storm Warning <https://mail.google.com/wiki/Winter_storm_warning>* -
Hazardous winter weather conditions that pose a threat to life and/or
property are occurring, imminent, or highly likely. The generic term, winter
storm warning, is used for a combination of two or more of the following
winter weather events; heavy snow, freezing rain, sleet, and strong winds.[
11]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-10>

*Blizzard Watch<https://mail.google.com/w/index.php?title=Blizzard_Watch&action=edit&redlink=1>
* - Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph (56 km/h) or greater,
considerable falling, and/or blowing snow reducing visibility frequently to
1/4 mile (0.4 km) or less for a period of three hours or more are possible
generally within the next 36 hours.

*Blizzard Warning <https://mail.google.com/wiki/Blizzard_warning>* -
Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph (56 km/h) or greater,
considerable falling, and/or blowing snow reducing visibility frequently to
1/4 mile (0.4 km) or less for a period of three hours or more. There are no
temperature criteria in the definition of a blizzard but freezing
temperatures and 35 mph (56 km/h) winds will create sub-zero (below -18°C)
wind chills.[12]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-11>

The following event-specific warnings are issued for a single weather
hazard:

   - *Heavy Snow Warning
<https://mail.google.com/wiki/Heavy_Snow_Warning>*- Heavy snowfall
amounts are imminent and the criteria for amounts varies
   significantly over different county warning
areas.[13]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-12>


   - *Lake-Effect <https://mail.google.com/wiki/Lake-effect_snow> Snow
   Warning* - Heavy lake-effect snowfall amounts of generally 6 inches (15
   cm) in 12 hours or less or 8 inches (20 cm) in 24 hours or less are imminent
   or highly likely. Lake-effect snow squalls can significantly reduce
   visibilities with little
notice.[14]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-13>


   - *Ice Storm Warning <https://mail.google.com/wiki/Ice_storm_warning>* -
   Heavy ice accumulations are imminent and the criteria for amounts varies
   over different county warning areas. Accumulations range from 1/4 to 1/2
   inch (6 to 12 mm) or more of freezing rain. In Canada, these are known as
   *Freezing Rain
Warnings*.[15]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-14>


   - *Sleet Warning* - Heavy sleet accumulations of 2 inches (5 cm) or more
   in 12 hours or less are imminent. Usually issued as a winter storm warning
   for heavy sleet.[16]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-15>


   - *Wind Chill Warning* - Extreme wind chills that are life threatening,
   criteria varies significantly over different county warning
areas.[17]<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#cite_note-16>
   --
   Carol Ammons-Program Director
   Americorps/UCIMC
   202 S. Broadway Avenue
   Urbana, IL 61802
   217-344-8820 (office)
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