Tornado season is traditionally March to June, but tornadoes can happen at any time
of the year. It is important to be prepared and know what to do in such an emergency.
While on campus, two types of conditions are monitored and may be announced:
Tornado Warning: When a funnel cloud or tornado has been sighted or the National Weather Service has
reported a tornado in the area near or approaching the area that includes 91制片厂.
Severe Weather Warning: When severe weather is imminent for the area that includes 91制片厂. You should
be alert to changing conditions that may include a tornado warning.
Determine an appropriate tornado shelter location prior to an emergency. There are designated shelter areas posted throughout campus with yellow 鈥淭ornado Shelter鈥� signs.
Interior hallways, restrooms, classrooms or offices on the first floor without windows are also good shelter areas.
Avoid wide span roofs, like auditoriums and gymnasiums in buildings W, J, E, and PAC.
If you are outside, you should immediately seek shelter inside the nearest building. Do not travel outside to get to another building.
There are lightning detectors at the southwest and northwest athletic fields. These
detectors will sound an alert and flash a strobe light if lightning is detected in
the area. Once the strobe has stopped flashing it is safe to resume outdoor activities,
however you should still use your eyes and ears, if you can still see lightning or
hear thunder then it is not safe to be outside.
The mission is to, 鈥淧rovide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and
impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and
enhancement of the national economy.鈥� Visit the National Weather Service website to
learn more about , including Tornado Safety, Severe Thunderstorm Safety, Flood Safety, and Lightning
Safety.
鈥淏e Red Cross Ready鈥� with the 鈥溾�� and Put Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit! Items include the following:
Water (One gallon per person per day)
Food (non-perishable, easy to prepare)
Flashlight
Battery 鈥� Powered or hand crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio if possible)
Extra Batteries
First Aid Kit
Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
Multipurpose tool
Sanitation and Personal Hygiene items
Copies of Personal Documents
Cell Phone with Charger
Family and Emergency Contact Information
Extra Cash
Additional Resources
The National Fire Protection Association has information on . Learn more about Hurricanes, Flooding, Winter Storms, and Freezing.
Ready.gov has a website as well as information on
. Make a plan, building an emergency kit and stay informed. Check out Ready.gov and
keep your pets prepared and safe in an emergency.
Check out the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service Learn about Thunderstorms, Convection, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Lightning,
Hail, and Derechos. This website is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
