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I. Purpose And Scope
This policy provides guidelines for operational closures and informs Clackamas County employees and departments of their roles, responsibilities, and expectations during inclement weather, major emergencies, and disasters.
This policy applies to all Clackamas County employees.
II. Authority
This policy is established by the County Administrator’s administrative rule-making authority pursuant to County Code 2.09.060.E.
III. General Policy
The County’s policy is to continue operations, to the extent possible, during inclement weather conditions, major emergencies, and disasters, as long as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
When weather conditions arise that require temporarily modifying any county service or function, the determination will be made by the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, or designee only. While it is recognized that every employee may encounter different circumstances in their daily commute to and from work, employees are expected to make every effort to report for work during instances of inclement weather conditions. Employees who are unable to report for work on time because of inclement weather conditions must contact their supervisor as soon as practicable for leave approval.
When major emergencies or disasters occur, everyone who lives or works in Clackamas County has a shared responsibility to minimize the impact on our community. Employee skills and experience become more important than ever in meeting the demand for County services during inclement weather, major emergency, or disaster.
During inclement weather, major emergency, or disaster, the Clackamas County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) may be implemented to provide emergency management functions including the activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
If the major emergency or disaster occurs during work hours, the County will assist the employee, if requested, in checking on the status of immediate family members of on-duty-employees and report that status to the employee.
Some County collective bargaining agreements contain language addressing inclement weather, major emergencies, and disasters. Please consult the applicable collective bargaining agreement for additional information.
