SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS
Generally, the YMCA will remain open during severe weather. The YMCA’s optimal goal is to remain open as long as safely possible. If the CEO determines that an early closure is merited, or in case the weather prohibits opening at all, he/she will notify the lead staff and the local media to notify the public of the closure. The YMCA phone message system will be updated to reflect the changes. The staff will monitor City and County snow alert levels to make or change the open/closed status of the building and its programs.
ADVISORY - YELLOW
The lowest level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas. Programming and classes may be canceled at the discretion of directing staff, members should call the YMCA to confirm class availability.
ALERT - ORANGE
Means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergencies, The YMCA will be open with limited staff and essential programming. Classes will be canceled.
WARNING - RED
The highest level of local travel advisory, means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. During a “Warning-Red” local travel advisory, individuals are directed to refrain from all travel. Therefore, the YMCA will be closed.
Should EMA change the level from ORANGE to RED, the YMCA will close within one hour of the level declaration by Wabash County EMA.
