The Washington County school system is using a free e-mail service that notifies parents immediately of school closings or opening delays.
Parents can access the Web site at no charge.
The site provides information on school closings and the weather. I've been very pleased with it. Randy Schlotterbeck, a native of Washington County, thought of the idea during Hurricane Fran in 1995. He said Frederick County schools were dismissed early because of flooding, and he didn't find out until about 90 minutes later. From work, he had to call neighbors to make sure his children made it home safely.