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School officials don’t wake up on a snowy morning, look out the window and make a decision on whether to close or delay schools for the day, said Kathryn Reith, communications director for the Lake Washington School District (LWSD).

They’ve got an idea the night before how things might go and they’ve got a definitive plan in place two to three hours before school bells are scheduled to ring, depending on varying start times for elementary, middle and high schools.

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drivers check on roads during the middle of the night, Reith said of the first step in the potential school-closing or delay process. From 4:30-4:45 a.m., drivers will touch base with the director of support services, who is in contact with a meteorologist creating a microforecast for the local area. Next up is a phone call between the director of support services and the deputy superintendent — and, finally, Superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce gets the last call and makes the decision if schools will be open, closed or delayed for the day.

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tem if schools will be delayed or canceled. Calls will begin by 6 a.m., and the early calls ensure that high school students with long bus rides get the message before leaving home.

According to Reith, LWSD has 62 buses carrying students to school each day.

“It’s always based on the best information we have available to make the best possible plan,” said Reith, adding that television news reports don’t always relay the “critical” weather information for the LWSD area, so the contracted meteorologist plays a huge role in the district’s decisions.

Last year there were no snow days, but the weather may not be as friendly this year, Reith said. “We’ve already had a review of protocol to make sure everything’s in place,” she added.

The closure/delay information is also posted on FlashAlert.net, which also lists information for all area schools and colleges. The district and school websites will also feature an emergency alert if school has been delayed or canceled. Parents can call the district’s main phone number at (425) 936-1200, and an emergency message will be recorded on this system, as well.

The LWSD covers 75 square miles from the Kirkland waterfront to the Sammamish Plateau and Reith said that parents need to understand that officials make a districtwide decision even if weather conditions may be different in each area.

“We can’t just close part of the district or a school. We base the decision on the whole district,” she said. “Parents need to look at what’s best for their family and keep students home if the roads are dangerous.”

In snowy weather, drivers should know their cars’ capabilities and which roads are plowed sites and news reports to see what’s happening on the streets before it’s time to drive:

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• City of Redmond Disaster Preparedness: www.redmond.gov/ DisasterPrep • Take Winter By Storm: www.govlink.org/ storm • The City of Redmond will post emergency updates on its website: www.redmond.gov

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The best time to get ready for winter is before the first storm of the season. Some items to check include: • Hoses and fan belts • Spark plugs • Antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid levels • Battery strength • Tire pressure and tread life • Air, fuel and emission filters • Spare tire and jack Carry emergency supplies In addition to the just-in-case items you should always have in your vehicle, such as jumper cables, tire-changing tools, flashlight and first aid kit, be sure to include these winter essentials: • Small folding shovel • Tow and tire chains • Basic tool kit • Bag of road salt or cat litter • Windshield wiper fluid • Antifreeze • Warning flares

Stay calm if stranded • Pull off the highway, if possible, turn on your hazard lights or light flares and hang a distress flag from an antenna or window.

• Call 911 if you have a phone and describe your location as precisely as possible.

• Remain in your vehicle so help can find you.

• Run your vehicle’s engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. Open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and clear snow from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Exercise a little to maintain body heat, but avoid overexertion and sweating.

• Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.

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Cook also suggests that people keep an eye on city and county web-

“There are lots of hills in Redmond and it’s good to know what roadways are being plowed and cleared,” Cook said.

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They become well acquainted with their cars, trucks and motorcycles throughout the day, especially during the morning and evening hours to and from work.

When the weather turns nasty, drivers have to know more about their vehicles than ever, according to Jennifer Cook, spokesperson for the AAA Washington corporate office in Bellevue.

“I think what makes the Western Washington area so unique is that we are always going uphill or downhill. We are rarely on a flat surface,” she said. “It’s important for motorists to understand how their vehicle

mares. Pouring rain and icy roads and bridges as a result of frigid weather can also be the bane of people’s driving experience.

“People drive their routes every day. They should know the areas where water tends to collect on the road,” Cook said about driving slower and paying more attention to their surroundings during those times.

As far as ice goes, Cook noted that trouble spots are on the roads of east Redmond, where trees cover many of the roads. If the roads are icy and the skies are clear, the trees block the sun and therefore the ice will take longer to thaw and create a smooth ride for drivers.

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