Inclement Weather Policy

The Arc will announce plans for inclement weather on stations WIYY 98 Rock (97.9 FM), WAMD (97 AM), and on WBAL (l090 AM). WE WILL NOT FOLLOW THE HARFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS . You must listen for our announcement on the above stations. We will try to have our announcements on by 6 a.m. The announcement will be made under the name of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region so listen very carefully.

A code system is used to announce delays and closings. The media will only announce the code , so keep this memo for reference.

*** WJZ Channel 13 TV will also run a scroll announcing Arc delays/closures. ***

CODE 1: TRANSPORTATION 1 HOUR LATE - STAFF REPORT

This means that Arc transportation will be delayed approximately one hour to allow for streets to be salted and cleared for safe passage.

CODE 2: TRANSPORTATION 2 HOURS LATE - STAFF REPORT

This means that Arc transportation will be delayed approximately two hours to allow for streets to be cleared. If it is too late for some workers to go to work, job coaches will contact them at home before pick up time.

CODE 3: NO TRANSPORTATION - STAFF REPORT

This will be announced if transportation cannot safely reach side streets or neighborhoods. Transportation for Vocational Services and Community Partners will not be provided and consumers will not be working unless contacted by their job coach. Staff are expected to report.

CODE 4: VOCATIONAL SERVICES AND OFFICES CLOSED

In case of extreme weather conditions only. Neither workers nor staff report.

NOTE: Please make sure that Job Coaches and Supervisors have current telephone numbers, as they will notify you of any changes not covered by the announcement.