EMERGENCY PLAN

for

SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY

TORNADO/SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued in area near College:

·   Monitor NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (National Weather Service) or emergency alert radio stations.

·   Bring all persons inside building(s).

·   Close windows.

·   Review tornado drill procedures and location of safe areas.

Tornado safe areas are interior hallways or rooms away from exterior walls and

windows and away from large rooms with long-span ceilings.

·   Review “drop and tuck" procedures with students.

TORNADO/SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued in area near college, or a tornado has been spotted near College:

·   Move students and staff to safe areas.

·   Close classroom doors.

·   Teachers take class rosters.

·   Ensure that students are in “tuck” positions.

·   Teachers take attendance.

·   Remain in safe area until warning expires or emergency personnel have issued an all–clear signal.

Post diagrams in each classroom showing routes to areas. Attach a building diagram

showing safe areas.

FLOODING/ICE/FREEZING

·   Monitor NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards and emergency alert radio stations. Stay in contact with emergency management officials.

·   Review evacuation procedures with staff.

·   Check relocation centers. Find an alternate relocation center if primary and secondary centers would also be affected by severe weather.

·   Check transportation resources.

·   If college officials and emergency responders advise evacuation, do so immediately.

·   Teachers take class rosters.

·   Teachers take attendance.

·   Notify emergency contact according to College Policy.

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