Inclement Weather Policy

Inclement Weather Policy

Approved by USH Board of Directors on 2.2.16 – updated to remove reference to Co-Ministers Dec. 2023

When extreme weather is forecast, the Board President, Minister and other staff and lay leaders as relevant will be in consultation about whether to cancel, reschedule or change any pending events in some way. In general, USH leadership encourages people to make decisions that prioritize their safety first and scheduled congregational events and commitments second.

Procedure

Weather forecasts are increasingly advanced and accurate. With this in mind, the Minister, Board President and other staff and lay leaders as relevant will be in touch with one another when a major storm is predicted. Any significant changes to the planned schedule of events at USH will be posted to the website and communicated by other methods as possible. In a situation where all travel is banned in the State of Connecticut, we will cancel services. Otherwise, when in doubt, check the website – all services will be on Zoom, provided internet, technology and power is working enough to facilitate this.

(Minister, Staff and Lay Leaders may revise these procedures as necessary, without requiring Board approval.)