Inclement Weather
True or False: If a branch is closed due to inclement weather but then re-opens, keep it a secret.
False - The Branch Executive will post to respective social media sites.
True or False: If power is restored and weather conditions have cleared, reopen the branch.
True
(However, the branch may remain closed if the scheduled closing is in 30 minutes or less.)
Where in the YMCA should members and guests be directed if the power goes out?
The Lobby
True or False: All staff should aid in the search for a missing child, unless they are in the middle of a task.
False - ALL staff should aid in the search.
(Conduct a quick but thorough scan of the area. Directors should ensure all entrance/exit points are covered.)
True or False: When closed for inclement weather, part-time staff will not be compensated for time lost when they were scheduled.
True
True or False: We can force members to stay in the building if the weather is bad out.
False. Even if we tell members to seek shelter due to a storm warning, they are still welcome to leave.
(However, if the power is out and we ask them to leave but they refuse, call your Director/Branch Executive - or 911 if there is a safety concern.)
False - Staff should remain and work their normal schedule so we are ready to re-open and speak to incoming members about the closure.
True or False: If there are any known issues of conflict of the missing child's family (custody disputes, previously expressed fears of unauthorized pickup, etc.), staff may share information with law enforcement that is typically private or confidential.
True
(Additionally, if we are aware of any of these issues, 911 should immediately be contacted in the event of a missing child.)
Who makes the decision to close the branch in the event of inclement weather?
A - The staff take a vote
B - The Branch Executive
C - The CEO
C - The CEO
(The Branch Executive will communicate this decision with directors and staff, and coordinate ice removal with the Properties Director.)
How long after an outage do we continue to run Childcare Programs?
A - 15 minutes
B - 30 minutes
C - 60 minutes
B - 30 minutes
(After 30 minutes of outage, the CCD will begin contacting guardians to pick up their children.)
Which of the following need to be cleared in the event of a power outage (may be multiple correct answers)?
A - The lobby
B - The pool
C - Any dark rooms
D - The parking lot
B - The pool and C - Any dark rooms
What spaces do not need to be searched when alerted of a missing child?
None. The entire facility must be searched.
(No areas should be left unchecked. This includes all indoor and outdoor spaces.)
When open during inclement weather, if an employee believes it is too dangerous to travel to work, who should they notify?
Their direct supervisor
(There will be no negative consequences taken for an employee making a decision to stay home unless it is proven that the employee has taken advantage of the situation.)
After how many minutes of power outage do we close the branch?
15 minutes
(If the weather has cleared, ask members and guests to exit the building. If conditions are ongoing but momentary, members and guests may remain in the building. If conditions are ongoing and worsening, members and guests should exit the building.)
What power company should be called in the event of an outage?
Duke Energy
(Report outage and obtain the time of expected restoration.)
If a child is missing, after how long do we contact guardians and law enforcement?
A - 10 minutes
B - 15 minutes
C - 20 minutes
A - 10 minutes
Which of the following digital locations will be updated in the case of modified business hours (may be multiple correct answers)?
A - YMCA webpage
B - WYFF & Fox Carolina online portal
C - Google Business Hours
D - All social media sites
E - Mass text message
A, B, C, D, E - all answers
(This will be done by the Communications Director.)
When looking at the weather forecast online, where in Pickens County is the Pickens YMCA located?
A - Northern
B - Southeastern
C - Central
C - Central
(Pickens County is large so we can't assume all alerts will apply!)
What is the address of the Pickens YMCA?
2223 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671
What color code do we use in Childcare Programs to indicate that a child is missing?
A - Red
B - Black
C - Teal
D - Orange
C - Teal