Tornado Watch and Warning Response Steps
What to do in a Tornado Warning
Tornadoes can occur throughout the year, but Ohio’s
peak tornado season is April through July. A tornado
watch means weather conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop. A tornado warning means a funnel
cloud or tornado has been sighted by a qualified spotter
or has been detected on radar. If weather conditions
are threatening, seek safety immediately and take
necessary actions to protect life and property. Listen
to a NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration) weather radio or local TV or radio station for continued weather reports.
You can prepare for tornado emergencies by keeping
a NOAA weather radio or battery-powered radio in
your office, and by identifying your best tornado
shelter before a warning occurs. On the Wright State
University campus, the underground tunnels can
provide emergency shelter from tornadoes.
Tornado Procedures:WHAT TO DO IN A TORNADO WARNING
- Remain calm.
If notified of a tornado warning, PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST
EMERGENCY SHELTER (WSU tunnel system, basements, lowest level of building).
- USE ELEVATORS IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY OR ARE HELPING A
PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.
- Stay away from windows, glass, stairwells, and unsecured objects.
- You will be notified when the national weather service issues an “all-clear.”
- Do not contact the University Police unless an emergency situation exists.
- In the event of an emergency, call ext. 911 on a campus phone (or 775-2111
from a cell phone).
IF OUTDOORS IN A TORNADO WARNING
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.
Lie in low-lying ditch, culvert, or at low land levels.
Protect your face and head.
WHAT TO DO IN A TORNADO WATCH
Be prepared to seek shelter.
Determine the location of the nearest shelter.
Listen to TV or radio for further weather reports.
Realize the next step could be a warning.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Advise others of severe weather conditions.
If weather grows threatening, SEEK SHELTER even if you hear no tornado warnings.
TORNADO WATCH AND
TORNADO WARNING
TORNADO WATCH AND
TORNADO WARNING
IF OUTDOORS IN A TORNADO WARNING
- Lie in low-lying ditch, culvert, or at low land levels.
- Protect your face and head.
WHAT TO DO IN A TORNADO WATCH
- Be prepared to seek shelter.
- Determine the location of the nearest shelter.
- Listen to TV or radio for further weather reports.
- Realize the next step could be a warning.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Advise others of severe weather conditions.
- If weather grows threatening, SEEK SHELTER even if you hear no tornado warnings.
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