COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – When severe weather strikes the Midlands, we understand that many businesses, churches and schools decide to close or adjust their schedules.
WIS makes it easy for the community to report any closures directly so they can be prominently displayed on air and on wistv.com.
Here’s how it works:
CREATE A CLOSURES ACCOUNT
To submit a closure, you must first establish an online account with WIS. If you do not have an account or forgot your password, contact us by email at [email protected] and a representative will get back to you with instructions.
If you do remember your login information, click/tap here and log in.
ENTER/MANAGE CLOSINGS
Once you’re signed in, you’ll be able to manage the closing status of your school or organization. Keep in mind that if you manage multiple organizations, closings will need to be submitted individually.
Start by choosing the organization from the list on the next screen and then its status (closed, open, etc.).
Next, you’ll choose a date for the closing. To choose a specific date in the future, select “on” followed by the date in the calendar below it. To choose a period of time up until a future date, select the “through” option followed by the date in the calendar.
“Until further notice” can also be selected if you aren’t sure how long you’ll need to set your organization’s status.
A preview of your closing status will also be visible so you can verify the information before publishing.
You’ll need to set a date for the status to disappear. If you choose Today or Tomorrow, this date will be generated automatically. Otherwise, you’ll need to choose a date from the calendar.
Once you click on the blue Submit button, you’ll be taken to a page where you can see your current closings status on the right.
SECONDARY STATUS
You’ll also have the option to choose a secondary status. This list can help provide additional information about your organization’s status.
Some locations will have the option to enter a unique secondary status. For this option, click “enter manually.”
UPDATE STATUS
To update a status, click on the organization name. You’ll need to first delete the organization’s existing status. Click the refresh button on your browser for the form to appear, then enter a new status.
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