FACULTY / STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

UPON NOTIFICATION OF A TORNADO WARNING

• Direct students and faculty/staff to safe locations. Move to the lowest level of the building, utilizing inner hallways, restrooms and stairwells
  for shelter. Stay away from doors and windows.
• Assist persons with disabilities to the shelter area. Account for all students, faculty/staff.
• Listen for the “all clear.”

What to do following a tornado – after an all clear is given

• Use extreme caution exiting buildings. There may be downed power lines, trees and other hazards.
• Notify the Office of Campus Safety of any medical or fire emergency.
• If damage has occurred to the building, evacuate the affected area.

TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER

The Office of Campus Safety monitors weather conditions and issues notifications and alerts when severe weather threatens.
TORNADO WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in our area. Remain alert for approaching storms and be prepared to seek shelter.
TORNADO WARNING: A tornado is imminent or is indicated by radar. Move to your previously designated place of safety immediately.
The greatest danger is from flying glass and material falling from buildings. The safest area is the center of the lowest level of any campus building. Utilize interior rooms and hallways if possible.

STAY CLEAR OF LARGE WINDOWS OR OTHER GLASS.

Remain in protected area until the storm is over. Wait for notification by the Office of Campus Safety that the imminent danger is over.

PROCEDURE:

• Discourage students, faculty/staff from leaving campus during severe weather.
• Avoid using elevators in case of loss of power.
• If you are outside enter the nearest building.
• If you are in a building, move to the lowest level of the building, away from windows or other glass.