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TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE ADHERED TO WHEN THE NATIONAL

WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES A “TORNADO WARNING” ACTIVATING THE COUNTY

SIREN SYSTEM.

At this time, when the NWS issues a TORNADO WARNNG, it is done so for entire

counties in Alabama. While the potential tornado may be across the county from

BSC, the campus will initiate the tornado plan immediately.

Helpful items to take to your safe area would be a radio (battery powered

preferably), and a flashlight if available.

The EMA activates the county siren system for TORNADO WARNINGS only.

Additional soundings indicate that the warning has been extended, and not that

the threat is over. There is no siren activated to indicate the termination of a

warning. Thus, you should stay in your safe area until notified by the Campus

Police or by the local media.

REMEMBER

If indoors, in class, residence halls, or elsewhere on campus, report to the pre-

designated tornado “safe area” in your building. If that location is unknown seek

refuge in a doorway, interior hallway, under a desk or table, on the lowest floor

of the building. Stay away from windows and exterior doors. See building safe

locations on page 30.

If outdoors and unable to get to shelter, seek a ditch or depression in the ground

and lie flat on the ground. CAUTION: Avoid power or utility poles as they may be

energized.

If in an automobile, stop as quickly as safety permits. Exit the vehicle and seek

shelter in a ditch or depression in the ground and lie flat.

CAUTION: Avoid power or utility poles as they may be energized.

Remain in the safe area until the warning has passed or when conditions permit.