Hazardous weather, floods or unexpected emergencies may force changes in bus transportation schedules and pickup/drop-off points for Mount Vernon students.

The following radio and television stations begin broadcasting emergency schedules or school closure information at 5 a.m.:

KAPS 660 AM • KBRC 1430 AM • KOMO 1000 AM • KIRO 710 AM
KAFE 104.3 FM • KOMO 4 TV • KING 5 TV • KIRO 7 TV

Announcements will say:

• Schools closed for one day only. All activities cancelled.

• Schools open ____ hour(s) late. Dismissed at regular time unless announced otherwise. Listen for further announcements.

• Schools open. Buses on limited routes. (Additional route adjustments announced if needed. Out-of-District trips, including music and other activities, will be announced with emergency information.)

• Buses begin on schedule. Be prepared for possible delays.

No announcement means school as usual.

When hazardous weather prevails, your cooperation in keeping telephone lines to radio stations free allows us to provide the quickest delivery of information.

A report of school schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations is also available at the Public Schools Emergency Communications System Web site.