FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 5, 2015

Redstone Arsenal will be closed on Friday due to ongoing severe weather conditions in the Tennessee Valley.

Gate 9 will remain open 24/7. Gate 8 will operate on weekend/holiday hours.

Redstone Arsenal contractors should follow the guidance stated in contracts regarding closures.

All employees should be in close contact with supervisors to ensure they have the latest information and instructions and should report their status to their supervisors on a regular basis for accountability.

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March 4, 2015

Redstone Arsenal will be closed on Thursday due to emerging severe weather conditions in the Tennessee Valley.

Gate 9 will remain open 24/7 for emergency traffic only. Gate 8 will operate on weekend/holiday hours.

Redstone Arsenal contractors should follow the guidance stated in contracts regarding closures.

All employees should be in close contact with supervisors to ensure they have the latest information and instructions and should report their status to their supervisors on a regular basis for accountability.

"We want Team Redstone to remain safe so that everyone returns after this storm," said COL Bill Marks, Garrison Commander, Redstone Arsenal. "Our priority is to get roads cleared and operation functioning again."

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Feb. 26, 2015

Redstone Arsenal has a two-hour delay scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, due to likely hazardous driving conditions in the morning.

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Feb. 25, 2015

Redstone Arsenal will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 26, due to continued inclement weather.

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Feb. 24, 2015

Due to emerging severe weather conditions in the Tennessee Valley, Redstone Arsenal will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

Gate 9 will remain open. Gate 8 will operate on weekend/holiday hours on Wednesday.

Redstone Arsenal contractors should follow the guidance stated in contracts regarding closures.

All employees should be in close contact with supervisors to ensure they have the latest information and instructions and should report their status to their supervisors on a regular basis for accountability.

Additional information is provided to USASMDC/ARSTRAT members on the USASMDC/ARSTRAT web page and social media sites:

USASMDC/ARSTRAT website - www.army.mil/smdc

USASMDC/ARSTRAT Facebook - www.facebook.com/armysmdc

USASMDC/ARSTRAT Twitter - www.twitter.com/armysmdc

When decisions are made during typical non-duty hours, Team Redstone will make an announcement and distribute it to local media and publish it on their social media outlets:

WHNT 19 - http://whnt.com/

WAAY 31 - http://www.waaytv.com/

WAFF 48 - http://www.waff.com/

Team Redstone Facebook - www.facebook.com/teamredstone

Team Redstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/TeamREDSTONE

Also, information can be found by calling the Redstone Arsenal weather line for an update on the arsenal's status: (877) 863-1462.

Please make contact with your supervisor to discuss your personal situation whenever there is a change in conditions.

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Feb. 22, 2015

Redstone Arsenal will delay opening by two hours Monday, Feb. 23, due to inclement weather and possible travel problems.

USASMDC/ARSTRAT follows the Redstone Arsenal installation guidance for delays, closure or early dismissal of employees.

Additional information is provided to USASMDC/ARSTRAT members as on the USASMDC/ARSTRAT web page and social media sites:

USASMDC/ARSTRAT website - www.army.mil/smdc

USASMDC/ARSTRAT Facebook - www.facebook.com/armysmdc

USASMDC/ARSTRAT Twitter - www.twitter.com/armysmdc

When decisions are made during typical non-duty hours, Team Redstone will make an announcement and distribute it to local media and publish it on their social media outlets:

WHNT 19 - http://whnt.com/

WAAY 31 - http://www.waaytv.com/

WAFF 48 - http://www.waff.com/

Team Redstone Facebook - www.facebook.com/teamredstone

Team Redstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/TeamREDSTONE

Also, information can be found by calling the Redstone Arsenal weather line for an update on the arsenal's status: (877) 863-1462.

Please make contact with your supervisor to discuss your personal situation whenever there is a change in conditions.

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Feb. 18, 2015

2 Hour Delay, Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015

Redstone Arsenal will delay opening by two hours Wednesday due to inclement weather and possible travel problems.

FMWR child care facilities will open at 9:30 a.m.

Employees are advised to contact their supervisor to request liberal or unscheduled leave.

Employees that live far from the arsenal or in areas greatly impacted by the weather should monitor their local road conditions and contact their supervisor if an alternative work schedule is required.

Redstone Arsenal contractors should follow the guidance stated in contracts regarding closures.

For current information during an inclement weather event, please call our hotline at 1-877-863-1462 for a recorded message or monitor our website and social media sites at:

http://www.redstone.army.mil

www.twitter.com/TeamRedstone

www.facebook.com/TeamRedstone

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Feb. 15, 2015

Three Hour Delay

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (Feb. 15, 2015) -- Redstone Arsenal will delay opening by three hours Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather and possible travel problems.

As a reminder, the Redstone Arsenal Exchange (Building 3220) will be closed on Monday February 16, 2015 to perform routine electrical maintenance and will resume normal operations on Tuesday February 17, 2015. All vendors, shoppes and services in the Main Exchange Mall will be closed.

The Commissary is closed on Mondays.

Employees are advised to contact their supervisor to request liberal or unscheduled leave.

Employees that live far from the arsenal or in areas greatly impacted by the weather should monitor their local road conditions and contact their supervisor if an alternative work schedule is required.

Redstone Arsenal contractors should follow the guidance stated in contracts regarding closures.

For current information during an inclement weather event, please call our hotline at 1-877-863-1462 for a recorded message or monitor our website and social media sites at:

http://www.redstone.army.mil

www.twitter.com/TeamRedstone

www.facebook.com/TeamRedstone Thank you, US Army Enterprise Alerts

Related Links:

WHNT 19

USASMDC/ARSTRAT website

USASMDC/ARSTRAT Facebook page

Redstone Arsenal website

WAAY 31

WAFF 48

Team Redstone Facebook page