Dryden Closure Instructions
Employee Procedures for Determining if Dryden is Open for a Normal Workday
On mornings when it appears that that the weather is severe enough that driving to work may be hazardous, or if an emergency condition exists at Dryden and/or Building 703 (DAOF), Dryden officials will inform the resident staff whether or not to come to work that day.
To get up to date information dial the
Dryden Event Line (661-276-2777). A recorded message will be provided. If the telephone lines are out of order, or if additional information is desired, tune to one of the radio stations listed below and monitor for travel conditions. Do not call Dryden Security or Operator for workday status.
Information regarding travel conditions or closure notices will also be posted on the Dryden public web site:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/home/index.html
During normal working hours when weather may threaten safe passage from Dryden to the surrounding cities, information will be broadcast over the Dryden and/or Building 703 (DAOF) public address system.
Local radio stations, television stations, and internet sites also broadcast updated road and weather conditions periodically throughout their broadcast.
| AM | FM |
- KAVL 610 AM
- KTPI 1340 AM
- KJWL 1380 AM
- KUTY 1470 AM (Spanish)
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- KLKX 93.5 FM
- KKZQ 100.1 FM
- KTPI 97.7 FM
- KGMX 106.3 FM
- KCEL 106.9 FM (Spanish)
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Additional specific roadway information may also be obtained from the California State Department of Transportation at 1-800-427-7623.
In general, employees should assume that Dryden and Building 703 (DAOF) will be open unless notified otherwise. Employees should exercise good judgment regarding any decision to travel during hazardous weather conditions or following an earthquake or other emergency.
Road Conditions
The most up-to-date highway information can be found at the Califoria Highway Patrol website using the following link:
http://cad.chp.ca.gov. This site gives information on accidents and road conditions throughout the state.
