Weather Related Closing Policy

With the safety interest of library staff and patrons in mind, Nottawa Township Library will close when Centreville Public Schools close due to dangerous weather conditions.  These conditions include snow, ice, freezing rain, tornadoes, etc.

Nottawa Township Library will also delay opening until 10:00 a.m. on the days Centreville Public Schools delay due to weather conditions such as fog, freezing rain, etc.

Nottawa Township Library has purchased a Weather Alert Radio so they can be alerted when severe weather develops.  When Centreville Public Schools are not in session, the library will stay alert to dangerous weather conditions and take action as needed.  The library does not have a secure basement area for patrons.

In the event of a tornado watch, the staff will check to see if the village of Centreville will be affected.  If Centreville is in the tornado watch area, patrons will be asked to leave the building and seek shelter in their homes and the library will close. 

In the event of a tornado warning, any patrons in the library will be advised to seek shelter either in the public restrooms or under the wooden tables in the main part of the library.

 Approved by Nottawa Township Library Board on 3/27/02;  Reviewed 9/21/05*

*First line added to statement “With the interest…”

Additional clarification of tornado watch/warning added 7/21/2006

To be reviewed  10/2007