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Office of Security, Safety and Risk Management

Tornado and Weather Emergencies

Tornado Watch means tornadoes are possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms, and be prepared to seek shelter.

Tornado Warning means a tornado is imminent or has been indicated by Doppler radar or reported by storm spotters. Move to your pre-designated place of safety immediately!

Severe Thunderstorm Watch means severe thunderstorms are possible in your area.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a severe thunderstorm is imminent or has been indicated by Doppler radar or reported by storm spotters.

Tornado sirens are sounded for those areas in the path of the tornado throughout Licking County. These sirens are intended to be heard outside of buildings and are not designed to be heard inside every building.

Security and the Operator initiate a phone tree in the event of a tornado warning to notify all departments as well as students.

What to do during a tornado warning:
When the tornado sirens sound or a tornado has been sighted, go to a safe shelter immediately.
• Move to a pre-designated shelter, such as a basement. Assist those with special needs in getting to the shelter area.
• Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use arms to protect head and neck. Stay away from windows and open spaces. Stay there until the danger has passed.
• If there is no basement, go to an interior room on the lowest level (closets, interior hallways, or restrooms). Do not open windows.
• In a high-rise building, go to a small, interior room or hallway with no windows on the lowest floor possible. Do not call 911 unless you need to report an emergency, such as a fire, medical emergency or severe building damage. 911 lines need to be kept open and available for emergency calls.
• Get out of vehicles, trailers, and mobile homes immediately and go to the lowest floor of a sturdy nearby building or a storm shelter.
• If caught outside with no shelter, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Be aware of potential for flooding.
• Never try to outrun a tornado in a car or truck; instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter. Tornadoes are erratic and move swiftly.
• Watch out for flying debris. Flying debris from tornadoes causes most fatalities and injuries.

For more information, contact Mary Lindsey.
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