Campus Delays, Closings & Weather

Be aware of severe weather.

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Designated Tornado Shelter Areas

All campus buildings have pre-established tornado shelters. These shelters are typically located on the lowest level of a building in an interior hallway, room or stairwell.

It is necessary to stay away from doors or windows as these may be avenues for debris to fly around causing injuries or death.

If a tornado is imminent, building occupants should get into the “tornado safety position” (i.e., get down on your knees and elbows and lock fingers around the back of the neck).

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Tornado Warning

Employee Campus Notification

In the event of a tornado warning, Employee Notification will come as an announcement made verbally by a police officer, a Building and Grounds Department employee, an Emergency Response Building Coordinator and/or by a broadcast using the Campus Emergency Broadcast System.

Tornado Warning Received

Review the information for when a tornado warning has been issued.

Building

If you are in a building:

Vehicle

If you are in a vehicle:

Outside Without Shelter

If you are caught outside with no shelter:

Building With Windows or an Exterior Wall

If you are caught in an office with a window or exterior wall with little or no warning:

At the Shelter

NOTE: Classes are temporarily suspended during a tornado warning.

Tornado and Weather Emergencies

By definition, a tornado warning is an alert by the National Weather Service confirming a tornado sighting and location. The weather service will announce the approximate time of detection and movement. Wind speed will be 75 mph or greater.

Remember What Severe Thunderstorms Can Produce

Tornadoes

Strong Winds

Lightning

Flash Flooding

Hail