Effective immediately, due to extreme cold and power outage potential Fort Riley is operating on minimal manning Tuesday, Feb. 16. Soldiers and Civilian professionals are authorized early release.
Big Red One Year of Honor activities occur as planned. The Public Works Service Order Desk, Dining Facilities, Fort Riley Commissary, and Post Exchange facilities remain open.
Irwin Army Community Hospital will conduct normal operations; COVID vaccination and testing operations continue as scheduled. Patients who feel conditions are unsafe for travel may reschedule appointments by contacting (785) 239-DOCS.
Except for Whitside Fitness Center, Fort Riley Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation facilities and all Fort Riley Child & Youth Services programs are closed. Soldier Readiness Processing, ID Cards and other Military Personnel Services are closed as well.
Soldiers and Civilian employees with questions should contact their supervisors.
All personnel, residents and building managers are reminded to check facilities for cold-induced issues, to keep windows closed to avoid problems with heat and pipes, and to allow indoor faucets to drip 5-10 times per minute