Severe Weather Policies

 

In the event that the weather becomes severe enough to warrant any action, the residence hall staff will be contacted by a staff member of the residential life or Security Staff.  A message will also be sent to Wooster Headline News (if weather occurs during business hours). Staff should monitor TV and radio broadcasts throughout the warning.

If a severe weather warning is communicated to designated staff, all available staff in the building should coordinate their efforts to inform all occupants of the impending weather and take the following precautions:

-Occupants should move into the inner hallways, inner stairwells, bathrooms or utility rooms, or the designated severe weather & tornado area, closing and securing their rooms/apartments/offices as they leave.

-Occupants are to AVOID the top floor of the building and such areas as the entrance foyers, lobbies, stairwells, or any area which may be glass-enclosed and/or has a large unsupported roof.

-Despite natural curiosity, individuals should NOT go outside.

-Do not move until the tornado or storm is well out of the area and the warning has been officially lifted.

-During the severe weather warning, occupants are to remain in the place of shelter until the warning has been officially lifted.