JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI91-201 — Adverse Weather Notification Procedures

JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI91-201 governs adverse weather notifications, reporting, and release procedures at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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  • Publication number: JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI91-201
  • Title: ADVERSE WEATHER NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-10-01

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It establishes notification triggers for snow, ice, hazardous weather, volcanic events, earthquakes, wildfires, and other acts of nature. It sets requirements for mission essential reporting, delayed reporting, early release, mass notifications, and associated base services.

Applies to: It applies to all military and civilian personnel assigned to, residing on, or visiting Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson (JBER) to include members of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, and Army.

Topics covered

  • Adverse weather notification triggers
  • Mission essential reporting
  • Delayed reporting
  • Early release
  • Base service availability
  • AtHoc mass notification system

Questions and answers

When must the 673d Air Base Wing Commander decide on mission essential or delayed reporting?

The decision of Mission Essential Reporting or Delayed Reporting should be made by the 673d Air Base Wing Commander (ABW/CC) no later than 0500 in order to inform the vast majority of the base population before they begin their drive to work. (paragraph 1)

What must personnel do during mission essential reporting?

Unit commanders and supervisors must brief personnel, before adverse weather conditions occur, whether or not they are required to report as mission essential. All other personnel will not report to work but should coordinate with their direct supervisors. (paragraph 2)

How late can personnel report during delayed reporting?

All personnel will report for duty as soon as safely possible, but not later than 1000, unless otherwise directed. (paragraph 2)

Who can initiate an early release at JBER?

Unit commanders are responsible for managing early release within their organizations, however, this action may only be initiated at the direction of the 673 ABW/CC. (paragraph 2)

What conditions trigger notification for snow and ice?

Snow greater than 4 inches within 12 hours has accumulated (or is anticipated to begin within 4 hours) and poses a hazard to the installation. (paragraph 3)

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