Episode 198: Preparing for a Storm Here are some thoughts on how to be weather aware and prepare your facility and people. Checking roads* who does this? * how long before the service? * Leadership who decides if service is cancelled?

Communicating closureWhat places do you communicate* + Social media/texting + Local TV + Local Radio + Send out robo call + Website * designate one person to do communication

Cancelled if School cancels in case of snow do this:* clearing sidewalks * greeters and helpers * mop to dry up water on the floor

in case of rain do this:* have umbrellas handy for greeters to help people from cars * mop to dry up water on the floor

In case of tornado do this:* does the church have a designated shelter? * do teachers and leaders know where? * Communicate to families that everyone is ok

For wind do this:some places have high winds from time to time and need people stationed at doors to hold on to the door.