Owner: Building and Grounds Chairperson
Date:
1.
Purpose
1.1.
The purpose of this policy is to protect the safety of
our membership and guests during severe weather.
2.
Scope
2.1.
This policy applies to all groups and functions of
Hager Park Reformed Church.
3.
Procedure/Policy
3.1.
Severe weather is defined as a weather condition that
would compromise the safety of our members and guests. These conditions could
be present during tornado warnings, ice storms or accumulations of significant
snow.
3.2.
Cancellation of church programs or events will be the
responsibility of the Pastor(s) and/or the vice-president of
3.3.
Church activities will be cancelled if a tornado watch
or warning is in effect one hour prior to a scheduled event. Activities can
also be cancelled if significant snow or ice accumulation is present prior to
an event or expected to occur during an event. Whenever possible, the decision
and cancellation notice should be made one hour prior to the start of the
scheduled event.
3.4.
Notification
3.4.1.
Notification
of cancellation should be made to WCSG and WOOD TV. They will make the
information available to the public on their respective web sites, radio and TV
stations
3.4.2.
WCSG should
be contacted through their web site: http://www.gospelcom.net/wcsg/closings/church.php to view closing information. Wood TV should be
contacted by checking http://www.woodtv.com/global/Category.asp?C=35545 or watching channel 8.
3.4.3.
Notification
will be the responsibility of the office staff during normal business hours.
Outside of these hours, the Pastor(s) and/or the vice-president of