Janney Elementary School

Emergency Procedures & Inclement Weather

In the event Janney closes early and/or is evacuated because of an emergency, parents will be notified via school personnel or parent volunteers. If a situation occurs that requires relocation of students, large posters will be placed outside the school indicating where to pick up your child. Throughout the year, we conduct one emergency evacuation drill and several fire drills. We conduct these drills to prepare our school in the event of a real emergency situation. Therefore, you should be aware that your child may discuss the occurrence of these drills with you.

Alternative Location: St. Columba's Episcopal Church. 363-4119.

Emergency Contact Number: DCPS Division of Security, 576-6962

Snow, rain, and excessive heat may result in closure, early dismissal, or delayed opening. Information will be available on local radio and television stations:

•  Radio: WAMU (88.5 FM), WHUR (96.3 FM), WMAL (630 AM), WOL (1450 AM), WTOP (1500 AM, 107.7 FM), Radio America (1540 AM in Spanish)

•  Television: Channels 4,5,7, and 9, cable channels 8 and 28.

You may hear an announcer refer to a code concerning school closings. Here is what these codes mean:

• Code Red: Schools and administrative offices are closed. Only essential personnel report to work.
• Code Yellow: Schools are closed. Administrative offices are open.
• Code Green: Schools open for students and teachers two hours late. Administrative offices open on time.
• Code Orange: Schools and administrative offices open two hours late.

Janney has formed a Safety and Security Committee. If you have any questions, please contact the Principal, Norah Lycknell.