Emergency Announcement
There are no emergency announcements at this time.
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When Fairfax County Public Schools have a schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in these ways:
- Posted here.
- Posted on TV Channel 21 (Cox Communications, Reston Comcast, and Verizon cable customers only).
- Sent via e-mail to parents through the Keep in Touch e-mail notification system.
- Called in to area radio and television stations.
- Posted to Facebook and Twitter.
- Please note that due to budget cuts, the telephone hotline is no longer operational.
Inclement Weather Situations
- FCPS does not make an announcement when schools are open or when sports and other after-school events are being held according to schedule.
- FCPS inclement weather plans outline of the timing of decisions, the three schedule plan options, and the impact on specific student programs
- Decision making process
- Questions raised most often about weather-related closings and delays
- School year calendars provide information on makeup days
- Fairfax County Park Authority policy on weather cancellations lists conditions for closing parks and other recreation facilities
- Cold Weather Fact Sheet
Emergency Preparedness
- FCPS emergency preparedness and support plans ensure the safety of students and staff member
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