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School Closing 

Emergency closing announcements will be broadcast over the follow ways:

• Local electronic media, including television and radio stations. 
• Messages will be sent to students, faculty and staff via the Tri-C Alert emergency notification system. 
• Notifications will also be placed on the Tri-C website, my Tri-C space, Facebook and the Tri-C phone system. 

Specific details about any closings will also be available through the college's toll-free ALERT phone number, 1-866-989-ALRT (2578). This phone number will be updated throughout any emergency closing. The campus fire alarms have a Public Announcement feature that may be utilized in specific situations for emergency announcements.

The College is committed to providing the student with the maximum number of instructional days possible.  In instances of emergencies, catastrophic events and severe weather conditions, the College initiates a procedure to determine if classes continue as scheduled.  The three criteria that determine if classes will be held are: 

1. The municipalities and State Department of Transportation can confirm prior to 6 a.m. that the main roads and highways will be accessible; 

2. The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) will effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public.  For more information please visit: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/ntas.shtm

3. Campus Plant Operations can confirm that all buildings have heat, water, sufficient parking areas and clear access routes to campus buildings;

If these three criteria can be fulfilled, classes will be held.