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Emergency Procedure

Severe Weather There are a number of severe weather situations that may have an effect on building operations. Our primary concern is for the safety of the building occupants. Please use the links listed below and review the safety information for the following instances of severe weather. • Severe Thunderstorms • Tornadoes • Hurricanes • Flooding Severe Thunderstorm A severe thunderstorm is defined as a storm that produces hail at least 3/4-inch in diameter and/ or winds of 58 mph or higher. These storms spawn tornadoes. Warnings: Severe Thunderstorm Watch - Severe thunderstorms are possible in the watch area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe thunderstorms are occurring in the warning area. Remain alert to signs of an approaching storm and seek shelter if threatening conditions exist.

Look For: • Darkening skies • Towering thunderhead clouds • Lightning • Increasing winds

Emergency Actions: • Plan ahead as to what actions you will take in the event a severe thunderstorm may occur in your area. • During watches be prepared to take immediate action. • During warnings, if the skies become threatening, take immediate action. • Go inside a home or large building or an automobile (not a convertible). • Do not use telephones except for emergencies. • Do not stand under or near a tall isolated tree or a telephone pole. • In a heavily wooded area, seek shelter in a low area under a thick growth of small trees. • In open areas, go to a low place such as a ravine or valley.

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