Inclement weather/alternative operations

Rock Island Arsenal is operating under normal conditions under HPCON Bravo.

For a complete listing of COVID-19 related impacts click here: Local impact

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Winter Storm Warning 25 - 26 JAN 21

Task Force Deed Team,

Weather reports indicate a winter storm impacting our area from noon today (25 Jan) through noon tomorrow (26 Jan).  Directors are encouraged to release personnel early today at noon and maximize telework this afternoon with mission essential personnel only in the headquarters from noon today through 1300 tomorrow.  Directors are also encouraged to maximize telework tomorrow until after 1300 with mission essential personnel only in the headquarters.  We are modifying the CG’s briefing schedule to delay meetings to the afternoon on 26 Jan.  Updates will follow as necessary.  

(UPDATE) 

Weather reports indicate a winter storm impacting our area from noon today (25 Jan) through noon tomorrow (26 Jan).  Directors are encouraged to release personnel early today at noon and maximize telework this afternoon with mission essential personnel only in the headquarters from noon today through Tuesday, with return to work in the headquarters on Wednesday.  We are rescheduling the CG’s Readiness Generating Challenge meeting to 1330 Tuesday via MS Teams with mission essential personnel only briefing in person. The STAFFEX is pushed to Wednesday and Thursday.  The G3 update is pushed until later in the week. 

01/25/2021 12:12 PM

A significant winter storm may impact on-Island operations on Tuesday 26 January.  At the current time, due to COVID restrictions, ASC is at max telework and the storm should not impact operations at the Headquarters. However, if the storm impacts your ability to telework, if your family situation precludes telework due to school closings, or if you have been scheduled to report to the workplace and cannot, contact your supervisor. 

 Supervisors have the authority to adjust work schedules for employees based on external/environmental factors that are impacting them and/or their families.  External factors include, but are not limited to, closing or early release of schools, extreme cold/hot  temperatures, changing road conditions due to rain, hail, flooding, tornados, snow, etc.  Your supervisor can authorize the use of annual leave, comp time, credit hours, and/or other paid leave/leave without pay, etc.  

 Check with your chain of command for details and watch for further notices. Additional decisions will be sent out as needed by the chain of command and/or DoD Alert messaging.

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ASC is at Phase 0 of the Return to the Rock plan. Transition to Phase 1 is TBD.  Phase 0 allows for up to 20% of the workforce to work from on-island offices.  Supervisors will manage on-island and telework specifics.  Contact your supervisor if you have questions.

Army Sustainment Command continues to be mindful of the concern our world is facing regarding COVID-19.  While executing our global missions, our focus remains on the safety and well-being of our military and civilian workforce.  ASC encourages and supports the need for work life balance flexibilities and advocates for our workforce to practice precautionary measures in response to COVID-19.

01/25/2021

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HQ JMC is now working under normal business hours.  Employees who are teleworking due to COVID should continue to do so.

01/05/2021

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RIA-JMTC is operating under normal business hours. Employees are expected to work their regularly scheduled hours by reporting to work or, if authorized, telework.

Effective immediately, until further notice, all employees are required to wear a face mask unless in their assigned personal work areas and maintaining 6-feet social distancing. Telework will be maximized where feasible, with priority to high-risk employees. Don't come to work sick, if exposed to COVID or pending COVID test results and contact your supervisor.

Continue to monitor this website, Facebook and use the inclement weather phone line at 309-782-0876 for updates.

01/25/2021

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01/26/2021

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US Army Corps of Engineers - Rock Island District: USACE-RI continues to execute key and essential functions as determined by USACE to mitigate potential safety hazards, economic loss, and damage to critical infrastructure.  These missions include navigation support, flood risk management, and regional emergency response.  USACE-RI continues to provide command and control of all Corps lock and dam facilities and district offices, and supports FEMA led COVID-19 response operations as directed.

CCDC CBC-Rock Island is operating under normal business hours.  Maximum telework has been authorized to all employees until further notice.  Supervisory approval is required prior to any employee coming in to work at the office.  Contact your supervisor for more informarion.

04/28/2020 1200

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The QC Area is expecting heavy snow around noon today with cold and windy conditions through the night into Tuesday. Road conditions and visibility are expected to be poor.  Senior Mission Commander, may grant early release at 1300; those physically in the office will be required to take their telework equipment home to complete their tour of duty. If there is no early release, you still need to take your equipment home to plan for the weather event affecting travel on Tuesday, 26 JAN. Personnel on RTWS may remain in a Telework status on Tuesday if they are not required to perform a critical task at the Center. 

Those who are in a telework status will continue to work from home or take appropriate leave.  As always, please coordinate your status with your first-line supervisor and code any changes in ATAAPS properly.  

All military personnel in a duty status are advised to coordinate their place of duty with their supervisor for the duration of the weather event.  Be safe and watch out for one another.

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The Exchange is operating under normal business hours:

Monday- Friday 0900-1700

Saturday 1100-1500

Sunday closed