Admin Cover Letter
Tornado Procedures
02-21-2005
Tornado Watch
A "Tornado Watch" is issued when atmosheric conditons are favorable for the formation of tornadoes in a given area. Under these conditions keep informed by listening to radio or television.
Tornado Warning
A "Tornado Warning" indicates that a tornado has been sighted and poses a definate threat to a given area.
Warning signals
- A NOAA weather alert radio will sound the appropriate alert as required by the National Weather Service.
- Outdoor sirens will sound for a period in excess of three minutes. When this occurs, seek shelter, tune into local radio and TV stations to determine the nature of the emergency.
- A voice message will be broadcast over WBAA, Boiler TV, and other local radio and television stations.
The ALL CLEAR signal is annoucned by radio and television stations. The sirens remian silent.
When Taking Shelter
Proceed to the basement of any building that has a basement or subwalk. Position yourself in the safest portion of the area away from glass. Be prepared to kneel facing a wall and cover your head.
In high-rise (four storis or more) buildings, vacate the top floor and go to the basement. Position yourself in an interior corridor away from glass. Be prepared to kneel facing the wall and cover your head.
Severe Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service issues sever thunderstorm watches and warnings. Remember that tornadoes are spawned from severe thunderstorms.
Siren Testing
The exterior warning sirens are tested at 11:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month except during periods of adverse weather conditions.
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