For hurricane emergency information, see

Delgado’s Hurricane Emergency Plan

 

EMERGENCY PLAN

for

 

SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY

 

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

 

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Monitor NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (National Weather Service) or emergency

alert radio stations.

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Bring all persons inside building(s).

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Close windows.

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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.

 

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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:

 

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Move students and staff to safe areas.

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Close classroom doors.

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Teachers take class rosters.

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Ensure that students are in “tuck” positions.

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Teachers take attendance.

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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

 

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Monitor NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards and emergency alert radio stations. Stay in

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Review evacuation procedures with staff.

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Check relocation centers. Find an alternate relocation center if primary and

secondary centers would also be affected by severe weather.

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Check transportation resources.

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

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Teachers take class rosters.

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Teachers take attendance.

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Notify emergency contact according to College Policy.