Student Intern Program: Inclement Weather

Below is information regarding NCI-Frederick closing due to inclement weather:

When early morning adverse weather conditions indicate the possible closure or delayed opening of NCI-Frederick, call the Fort Detrick Telenews (301-619-7611) or Toll Free # at 1-800-256-7621, press *8, then dial 37611#. Also, listen for information on your local radio/television stations.

Closing When Fort Detrick is closed, NCI-Frederick also is closed. When Fort Detrick has a delayed opening, NCI-Frederick also has a delayed opening. Remember: NCI-Frederick does not follow weather closing or delayed opening advisories for the NIH-Bethesda campus or Washington metropolitan area.

Early Dismissal If NCI-Frederick closes during working hours, supervisors will notify employees as to when they should leave. For early dismissal, NCI-Frederick operates independently of Fort Detrick; therefore, employees should not rely on the Fort Detrick Telenews or radio broadcasts.

The SIP application package states the following:
"6. During the school year, the normal school calendar will be in effect. Interns may be excused from their NCI-Frederick responsibilities on all days when the school system(s)is closed (including inclement weather), after consultation with their NCI-Frederick sponsor, and on federal and/or state holidays when the NCI-Frederick is closed (also including closure due to inclement weather). Participants must realize that their projects may require them to be at the NCI-Frederick on days that school is not in session."

We strongly suggest that non-Frederick County students not report for duty when Frederick County schools are closed as well as when Washington County schools are closed. This may suggest that Frederick County roads pose a hazardous condition.

Students should confer with their sponsors regarding their schedule on days when schools are closed.

Schneider Lab
origin: 2003 Nov 24
updated: 2003 Nov 24