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Emergency Announcement for Fairfax County Public Schools
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There are no emergency announcements at this time.

Go to The Source
Find out about FCPS schedule changes and news through e-mail, web and cable television.
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How does FCPS decide when to close schools due to inclement weather?
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When Fairfax County Public Schools have a schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in these ways:

Posted here.

Posted on TV Channel 21 (Cox Communications, Reston Comcast, and Verizon cable customers only.

Sent via e-mail to parents through the Keep in Touch e-mail notification system.

Called in to area radio and television stations.

Posted to Facebook and Twitter.

Please note that due to budget cuts, the telephone hotline is no longer operational.

Inclement Weather Situations

FCPS does not make an announcement when schools are open or when sports and other after-school events are being held according to schedule.
FCPS inclement weather plans outline of the timing of decisions, the three schedule plan options, and the impact on specific student programs
Decision making process
Questions raised most often about weather-related closings and delays
School year calendars provide information on makeup days
Fairfax County Park Authority policy on weather cancellations lists conditions for closing parks and other recreation facilities
Cold Weather Fact Sheet

Emergency Preparedness

FCPS emergency preparedness and support plans ensure the safety of students and staff members