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TORNADO

During a tornado or "tornado alarm", stay calm and quickly take the following steps:

1. If indoors, seek shelter in the lowest level of the building. Interior hallways or rooms are preferable. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

2. If outdoors, take cover in the nearest ditch or depression, away from power lines, buildings, and trees. DO NOT STAY IN A CAR OR ATTEMPT TO OUTRUN THE TORNADO.

3. After the tornado has passed, evaluate the situation and if emergency help is necessary, contact Security at extension 7777. Be aware at all times of dangerous structural conditions around you.

4. Damaged facilities should be reported to Security at extension 7777. NOTE: Gas leaks and power failure create special hazards. Please refer to the section on utility failure.

5. ASSIST THE DISABLED IN EVACUATING THE BUILDING! Remember that elevators are reserved for disabled persons' use only. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE.

6. Once outside, move to an assigned clear area away from the affected building(s). Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Stay with your group in assigned area and await further instructions.

7. If requested, assist the Security Officer, Emergency Response Team, or the Building Coordinator.

8. An On-Site Command Post may be established near the emergency site. Keep clear of the On-Site Command Post unless you have important information to report.

9. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless directed to do so by Security.

10. STAY CALM. All emergency response efforts will require clear thinking and cooperation from all members of the campus community.

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