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CAMPUS WIDE WEATHER DRILL (TORNADO)
January 28, 2015 @ 11:30 am - 11:50 am
| CAMPUS WIDE WEATHER DRILL (TORNADO) Wednesday, January 28, 2015 11:30 a.m. |
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| The following emergency response outlets will be engaged: OKRA ALERT (text and email messages) Campus Police emergency lights, sirens, and loud speaker announcements Official University social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter)
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The following points for tornadoes are noted in the EMERGENCY OPERATION GUIDELINES:Tornado Watcho A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado.
Tornado Warning o A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has actually been sighted in the surrounding area. Faculty, Staff and Students will be alerted to impending dangerous weather through the OKRA ALERT via text and email.*** o Storm Warning Sirens will be activated. The sirens emit a continuous sound warning. Campus Police will also drive thru campus sounding their car sirens. Tornado Protection Procedures o OKRA ALERT and pop up messages will notify personnel when a tornado warning is in effect. Radios should then be monitored in administrative offices. o When given instructions to go to a designated tornado safety area, open the windows clear the classrooms, and direct individuals to a shelter area. If there is no designated shelter, a first floor interior hallway, room or closet away from windows and doors shall serve as a shelter area. o Keep hallways clear by standing against the wall. When a tornado approaches, all individuals should assume kneeling position facing the wall with heads bent down. o Stay away from doors and windows. o Laboratories should be secured. Shut off gas burners or other laboratory equipment which could cause additional health and safety concerns. o Do not leave the shelter area until the “all clear” has been given. o The following areas should be considered “off limits” during a tornado evacuation: Near outside doors Any location on the upper floors of buildings Any outside area Near windows |
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| NOTE: THE CITY OF CLEVELAND STORM WARNING SIRENS WILL NOT BE ACTIVATED DURING THIS DRILL
This drill should last no longer than 15-20 minutes. Your participation and cooperation are encouraged as we go thru this training procedure. Yours and other lives may depend on this training should an actual tornado strike our campus. |
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| If you are not signed up for the “OKRA ALERT” system, please register by following these steps:
1) Login to DSU Online Services with your student ID and password 2) Click Personal Information 3) Click Enroll in Okra Alert 4) Follow prompts |
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