Severe Weather Policy
Brownsburg Parks takes the safety and welfare of all participants and employees seriously. This policy is
designed to give guidance to employees, parents and registered participants in situations where an activity
may need to be cancelled. Employees may use their best judgment in certain situations and some
determinations/cancellations may be made at a facility, program or event.
Time Frame for Cancellations:
Morning Activity: determined by 7:30a.m.
Afternoon/Evening Activity: determined by 4p.m.
Special Events: determined three (3) hours prior to start
All registered participants will receive an e-mail from Brownsburg Parks within 15 minutes of decision to
cancel activity. Cancellation information also will be posted on Brownsburg Parks Facebook and Twitter
pages.
SEVERE WEATHER POLICY
Programs, special events and other activities may be cancelled and facilities closed under the conditions
outlined below:
Extreme Cold Weather Conditions. Cold weather reported or forecasted to be 25 degrees or below OR any
combination of wind and temperature that is 25 degrees or will warrant outdoor program cancellation.
Icy Weather Conditions will lead to cancellations: When the National Weather Service has issued a travel warning; When road visibility is severely limited; and When partner facilities are not available due to closure. (Example – school closure ).
Snow Fall Conditions/Blizzard will lead to cancellations: When the National Weather Service has issued a travel warning; When road visibility is severely limited; and When partner facilities are not available due to closure. (Example –school closure ).
Extreme Heat Weather Conditions. When heat and humidity are such that participants engaged in vigorous
activities for prolonged periods could become over-heated and continued activity becomes dangerous
programs may be cancelled. Follow the guidelines below for specific weather conditions.
Heat Index. When the heat index (combination of temperature and relative humidity) reaches 105
or greater.
