Severe Weather

During a tornado drill or an actual emergency, residents will be notified to relocate to designated areas by the sounding of the bell alarm / intercom / siren / etc. The alarm will consist of three short rings every five seconds. Tornado safety procedures are posted on the backs of residents’ doors in each room. Tornado drills will be conducted periodically during the semester.

“Tornado Watch” means weather conditions are suitable for a tornado.

“Tornado Warning” means a tornado has been indicated on radar or sighted.

The following locations have been identified as shelter areas:

• Appleby East, Appleby West, Covington, Hawthorne: First floor cluster-suite common areas
• Lafayette Hall: First floor TV lounge
• Mattielou and Olive Halls: Storm Shelter in Main Lobby
• Rice Hall, Rivers Hall: Mezzanine Area
• Science & Technology Building (under parking area of west side) for apartment residents