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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