Hurricane Preparedness: School Closure Notice
An important safety announcement regarding Hurricane Florence. School closure details and essential preparedness tips to keep your family safe.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Russian School of Charlotte puts the safety of your children and our staff first. We have been monitoring local, regional, and national weather reports throughout the week to keep up with Hurricane Florence's direction.
School Closure
In observance of storm-like conditions approaching the Charlotte area over the weekend and for the safety of students and staff, the Russian School of Charlotte will be closed on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15.
Make-up days for these missed days of school will be announced later. The latest updates can be found on the blog page of our website.
Current Conditions
We anticipate high winds, heavy rains, and a possibility of significant flooding throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas. We encourage you to monitor weather conditions and properly prepare for the impact that Hurricane Florence could bring to our area. We will prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Be Prepared – Be Safe
1. Water and Food Have enough water on hand for at least three days per person, plus canned or dry goods that can be consumed without heating or cooling. Take note of special infant needs, such as formula and diapers.
2. Pets and Supplies Remember to consider your pet's needs in terms of water and food supplies. Be sure to have working flashlights and extra batteries.
3. Important Documents Have your important papers, medications, and contact information with you and stored in a waterproof container in case you need to evacuate quickly.
4. Financial Preparedness Keep your credit cards with you, your bank ATM card, and have some cash on hand in case of extended local power outages. Make sure you know your passwords for e-services and mobile banking platforms.
5. Flood Prevention As significant flooding is predicted for our area, please check to ensure any storm drains near you are clear from debris so that water can flow properly and potentially help avoid some flooding.
Resource Links - Ready.gov Hurricane Information: ready.gov/hurricanes - National Hurricane Center: nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php - Weather.com for current conditions
We understand you may experience difficulties associated with this hurricane. You can rest assured that we care about your safety and the safety of your children. We continue to keep you and your families in our prayers.
With warm regards, Russian School of Charlotte Administration
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