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Title: Winter Weather-Related Cancellations and Closings
Date of Current Version: January 2021
Replaces Version: December 2018
Background
The purpose of The Center’s winter weather policy is to ensure the safety of participants, visitors, and
staff when severe weather conditions occur.
Cancellation Policy
1. During routine hours of operation, The Center will cancel all Center-sponsored activities when the
Iowa City public schools have remote instruction or close for the entire day due to weather
conditions.
2. On days when the Iowa City public schools are not in session, decisions to cancel Center-
sponsored activities and/or close the facility shall be made by the coordinator or designee.
3. In-house agencies and renters may make decisions about weather-related cancellations
independently of The Center. Each agency, individual, or group is responsible for conveying
program cancellations to their participants and Center staff.
Facility Access During Severe Weather
1. When all Center-sponsored programs and services are cancelled, the facility shall remain open
during regular business hours.
2. With authorization from the City Manager or designee, the coordinator or designee may close the
facility to all public access during very extreme weather conditions.
Administration
The Coordinator is responsible for making winter weather-related cancellation and closing decisions.
The Coordinator consults with the City Manager when appropriate. Permanent staff members assist
with disseminating announcements of winter weather-related cancellations and closings.
Approved by the Senior Center Commission on: 1/21/2021