What to do when winter weather is here

Weather at this time of year, which can range from rain to snow flurries to blizzards to freezing rain, can cause concern and confusion among students and employees including questions about whether the campus remains open or closed.

Depending on the weather, different organizations – public and private – will follow their own protocols and best practices. For example, don’t assume that because a school board cancels school buses, it means that our campus is closed.

Most days the campus will remain open and activities will remain unaffected.

If winter weather results in situations that affect the teaching or working environment (such as power outages) or situations that place members of the college community at risk, DC will post information about the campus situation on the college’s campus status website as quickly as possible.

Depending on the situation, the college will also:

  • Issue information on social media.
  • Forward messages to regional radio and television stations.
  • Communicate via other means, as needed.

 At all times, regardless of weather conditions, DC reminds you to allow for plenty of time to get to campus, as well as to travel with caution and care, especially if you are in an area heavily affected by the weather. If you are in an area heavily affected by the weather and cannot get to campus, contact your supervisor or professor regarding your absence.

In the event that a decision is taken to close the campus, it will be posted on the campus status website where all the necessary details will be provided.

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