The College is monitoring the potential impact from the predicated severe weather for this Friday and Saturday. There is the possibility for heavy snowfall creating treacherous driving conditions, as well as power outages.
If the College’s normal operating status changes, a text alert will be sent to cell phones registered with NOVA Alert, a notice will be posted on the home page of the College’s website http://www.nvcc.edu/, and major local media outlets will broadcast closing or delay information.
For more details on the College’s inclement weather procedures as well as a listing of the media outlets that will carry the College’s closing and delay information, please go to the Office of Emergency Management’s website: https://www.nvcc.edu/emergency/closing/index.html. As a reminder, we ask that you do not contact Police Dispatch for closing updates.
The College urges you to consider the following ways to prepare for the potential impact of this severe weather:
- Stay informed: monitor local media and weather reports for instructions and up-to-date information;
- View winter driving tips: http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=v8Z9nelruyQ and visit http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/faq-winterdrive.asp
- Make sure your family has a plan and is prepared. Visit the following website at http://www.vaemergency.gov/ReadyVirginia for more information on how to plan and respond.
- Know the road conditions before you travel. Allow additional travel time.