School Weather Alert System Procedures
A detailed overview of the school's weather alert system including Thor Guard lightning alerts and procedures for inclement weather conditions. It covers the different states of detection, horn signals, and actions to be taken during severe weather. The protocol for handling inclement weather, exceptions, and important reminders for parents during carline pickups are also explained.
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Thor Guard/ Lighting Thor Guard is a lighting alert system. Our horn and light system is located on the back of phase 2, near the field. o There are four states of detection All clear-Green Caution (within 15 miles) White Warning (moving in your direction)Yellow Red alert(storm is here)-External 15 second horn and flashing strobe lights-Red o There are three different horns 15 second horn-Red alert-take cover 3 short horns-safe to return to outside activity A repeated horn every .5 second for one minute- Emergency Notification o
Inclement Weather Inclement weather can mean: Severe rain or wind Yellow Alert on Thor Guard Lightning It is not safe to be outside o o o o When there is inclement weather, we will do the following: Students and teachers will stay in classrooms Parents will be required to drive through carline, pull up to a station, exit vehicles, and bring tag to cafeteria doors. The student driveline numbers will be entered Students will be matched with parents and dismissed through the cafeteria doors o o o o
Inclement Weather Exceptions: Weather can be tricky, and timing has a big impact on decisions. Depending on how far into carline we are, you may be asked to do something different than normal. Please pay close attention to communication and any directions o o o Reminders: Please DO NOT PARK. Please do not exit your vehicle until you are at a station. You must bring your carline tag to the cafeteria door. o o o
