Market Safety Procedures
These procedures were prepared for staff and vendors currently working with the Neighborhood Farmers Markets. By documenting these, we hope to support training and a shared approach to common events that have the potential to disrupt a safe and successful market day. We strive to make sure that this information is accurate, up-to-date, and useful, however, neither the staff nor the board represents that these procedures are exhaustive or assumes any liability with respect to the use of this information. Other businesses or institutions are cautioned not to adopt these procedures without scrutiny.
Extreme Weather Protocols
Market Cancellation or Closure
This procedure details how staff, vendors, and board work together when faced with cancellation or early closure, including key decision makers and effective communication to vendors and shoppers.
High Winds
This procedure includes street closure and stall set-up protocols during high-wind days, communications, and resources for monitoring wind forecasts.
Smoke & Air Quality
This procedure covers protection efforts based on the Air Quality Index (AQI), when modifications to market hours occur for employee protection, communication procedures, and resources.
Snow & Ice
This procedure covers preparation for snow days at the markets, modifications to market layouts and stall set-up, public communications, staffing, and resources.
We are committed to reviewing our procedures and continuously improving them. If you have any questions, feedback, or food for thought about our Extreme Weather Protocols, email NFMA@seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
