Severe Weather - Evacuation PlanIf the NIST Fire Protection Group, Police Department or Emergency Coordinator recommends the evacuation of the Child Care Center based upon severe weather conditions (such as strong thunder storms, high winds, or local tornado activity) the following plans are in place:
If weather conditions are too dangerous for parents to pick up his/her child, children will remain with staff in Building 218, Room B031 until conditions improve. Parents may be called to pick up his/her child from Building 218 once the threat of severe weather diminishes or the children may be transported back to the Center to resume their normal day. If called to pick up his/her child, the parent must come within 30 minutes of notification. A late pick-up fee will be imposed for the first 5 minutes or portion thereof and a per minute charge thereafter. If the Child Care Center is evacuated at 3:30 p.m. or later, the Center will be closing and the children will not be transported back to Buildings 308 or 419. Parents will be asked to pick up their children immediately or as soon as weather conditions improve. If called to pick up his/her child, the parent must come within 30 minutes of notification or late fees as stated above will apply. If the Center is evacuated earlier than 3:30 p.m., a decision will be made whether to move the children back to the Center or to dismiss from Building 218, Room B031, based on weather conditions. Parents will be advised of the decision as promptly as possible. Please note: If severe weather conditions exist, every effort will be made by the NIST Fire Protection Group and Emergency Services to transport the children to Building 218, Room B031. When a severe weather condition exists but time does not permit a safe evacuation, all children, including those in Building 419, may be moved to the basement of Building 308 until weather conditions improve. Adjustment in Opening Hours – Due to Inclement Weather – Snow/IceDelayed Arrival – When NIST is operating under a “Delayed Arrival” Status, the Center will delay opening by the hours indicated in the announcement, e.g., NIST is operating under a “Delayed Arrival” Status and employees are instructed to delay their arrival by 2 hours, thus the Center would open at 8:45 a.m. (6:45 a.m. + 2 hrs. = 8:45 a.m.). Unscheduled Leave – When NIST is operating under an “Unscheduled Leave” Status, the Center will open at 7:45 a.m. Delayed Arrival-Unscheduled Leave (announced together) – When NIST is operating under a “Delayed Arrival-Unscheduled Leave” Status, the Center will delay opening by the hours indicated in the announcement, i.e., NIST employees are instructed to delay their arrival by 2 hours, thus the Center would open at 8:45 a.m. (6:45 a.m. + 2 hrs. = 8:45 a.m.). Please note: “Delayed Arrival” and “Unscheduled Leave” occur when weather and road conditions are potentially dangerous. These adjustments in our operating hours give our staff more travel time, which is crucial during wintry weather conditions. Early Dismissal (Early Closing) – Due to Inclement Weather - Snow/Ice or Emergency SituationIf the NIST site closes early due to inclement weather or for an emergency situation, the Center will close 30 minutes after NIST closes. Every effort will be made to notify parents of the early closing once we receive official notification from NIST. If NIST closes early, NIST employees will be notified in their own offices/labs by the NIST administration. Please stay alert when weather deteriorates or an emergency situation develops so you can pick up your child in a timely manner. A late pick up fee will be imposed for the first 5 minutes or portion thereof and a per minute charge beginning 30 minutes from NIST’s official closing time. Emergency Situation - "Shelter-in-Place" PlanIf NIST emergency personnel direct us to “Shelter-in-Place” based on an emergency situation, the following plans are in place:
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