Know the location of the nearest emergency shelter. Check with your immediate supervisor or residence hall director for the location of emergency area of refuge. Generally, you should use the lowest level away from windows. Please note: This city’s outdoor emergency siren may sound a warning, but is intended to alert people who are outside to seek shelter. If you’re inside you may not hear this alert.
(Weather conditions are right for a severe thunderstorm.)
Continue with normal activities, but continue to monitor the situation.
(Severe thunderstorms are occurring.)
The city’s outdoor emergency siren may sound a steady tone for three minutes or longer if there is danger in the immediate area. Move to a place of shelter.
Remain indoors and away from windows until the severe storm passes.
Report any injuries and damage by dialing ext. 2111 and/or 9-911. Give the following information:
(Weather conditions are right for a tornado.)
Continue with normal activities, but continue to monitor the situation.
(Radar or weather spotters have identified a tornado.)
The city’s outdoor emergency siren will sound a steady tone for three minutes or longer if there is danger in the immediate area.
Take the following actions:
Give the following information: