Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm

Tornado Watches and Warnings
A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has actually been sighted in the surrounding area. The EONS will be activated to provide instructions for students, faculty, and staff.

If a tornado warning has been issued and you are inside:

1. Stay inside
2. Stay away from outside walls, windows, mirrors, glass, overhead fixtures, and unsecured objects such as filing cabinets or bookcases.
3. If possible, move to a below-ground-level floor, interior corridor, or room or office without windows and crouch low with your hands covering the back of your head and neck.
4. Do not use elevators.
5. If requested, assist persons with disabilities to the safest area on the same floor.
6. Do not leave the shelter area until after the storm is over.
7. Continue to monitor the weather via radio or television until the tornado warning has been lifted in your area.

If a tornado warning has been issued and you are outside:

1. If you are in your car get out of it.
2. Never try to out run a tornado.
3. Look for a safe structure nearby to take shelter.
4. If there is no shelter, lie down flat in a low area such as a ditch away from trees with your hands covering the back of your head and neck.