PROCEDURES FOR TORNADO/INCLEMENT WEATHER WARNING:
Warning Signal: A siren will sound on top of the Administration Building and/or a megaphone will be used by the maintenance staff stating “Tornado Warning/Everyone inside”. A voice mail message and/or e-mail message will also be sent to all students and staff.
Please follow these steps:
1. Move all students out of classrooms/common area into hallways away from windows.
2. Instruct students to sit against wall with their knees up heads down.
3. Call role to determine any missing students or what students are in your care.
4. Remind students to remain calm and quiet.
5. Remain in your area until the “All Clear” is given. The siren will sound again and/or the maintenance staff will give the “All Clear” with megaphones.
Use the following chart to secure students who are located outside or are in areas with excessive windows when the inclement weather warning is announced:
If Students are Located in: |
Escort Students to: |
|---|---|
Library
|
Gym |
Cafeteria
|
Hallway and stairwells |
SAC
|
Gym
|
Dormitories
|
Hallways
|
West campus
|
West campus gym
|
Out doors/main campus
|
Dorm hallways or gym
|
Auditorium
|
Hallways or stairwells
|