LCC Message Line: 360.442.2000
LCC doesn't operate school buses, so the campus may be open when local schools have closed due to snow, icy roads or other conditions.
If the campus remains open during inclement weather, personal safety and good judgment are the foremost considerations. Each student and employee is responsible for deciding whether to come to campus or stay home.
Emergency Text Notifications
The best way to be prepared is to be informed
Sign up to receive closure and other emergency information by text message on your mobile phone.
Just text 'follow LowerCC_Alerts' to 40404.
A confirmation will be sent to your mobile phone. You'll receive emergency text messages as they are issued. Regular text messaging charges apply.
Emergency information will also be posted on
lowercolumbia.edu
and
facebook.com/LowerColumbiaCollege |
Informational Weather Links:
College Emergency
In the event of a campus closure due to a college emergency, students and non-essential staff should not come to campus. Updates will be shared through the local media and on the LCC Message Line. A message will be posted on the LCC homepage when the campus has re-opened.
Notifications
- Media - If the campus closes due to inclement weather, the media will be notified by 6:00 am for day classes, and 2:00 pm for evening classes. If the campus closes for any other reason, the media will be notified immediately. Tune into your local media for updated information.
- Web - Check the LCC homepage for current closure status.
- Telephone - Call the LCC Message Line at 360.442.2000.
Classes
Closure options for day classes:
- Complete campus closure (suspended operations) for day classes
- Classes cancelled, open offices
- Late start for classes and offices
Closure options for evening classes:
- Complete campus closure
- Classes canceled; campus/offices open for evening events
Offices & Facilities
During a complete campus closure, all college offices and facilities are closed. When classes are canceled, college offices (except faculty offices) and facilities remain open. The cafeteria is not open when classes are canceled. Faculty may not be available on campus when classes are canceled.
Athletic Events
During a complete campus closure, athletic events are canceled. When classes are canceled, but offices remain open, athletic events may be held depending on conditions. For current status of athletic events on class cancelation days, call the LCC Message Line at 360.442.2000.
Other Events
During a complete campus closure, events are canceled. When classes are canceled, but offices remain open, events may be held depending on conditions. For current status of events on class cancelation days, call the LCC Message Line at 360.442.2000.
Head Start/ECEAP Program
During a complete campus closure, Head Start/ECEAP facilities on campus are closed.
- The local media will carry an announcement after 6:00 am on the current status of Head Start/ECEAP services.
- In most cases, Head Start/ECEAP will follow the same schedule as the local school districts. If school districts are starting two (2) hours late, afternoon Head Start/ECEAP classes will be held unless otherwise announced.