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This page contains links to important information concerning proper procedures involved during a severe weather warning, including:
  1. UIS Weather Wardens and Contacts;
  2. The method(s) of communicating warning signals;
  3. The protective actions to be taken in the event of a tornado;
  4. Student Housing Preparedness;
  5. Lincoln Residence Hall Preparedness;
  6. UIS Police Dispatch After Hours Notification Procedure
  7. PPO Lightning Policy for Outdoor Workers

To view the UIS Tornado Preparedness slide show, click here.

Be aware of the Civil Defense sirens used if a tornado is sighted.

IF INDOORS, go to the lowest level of the building. Interior hallways, rooms, or restrooms are preferable, away from glass windows.

IF OUTDOORS, go to the nearest ditch or depression, away from power lines, buildings, and trees. DO NOT STAY IN A CAR OR ATTEMPT TO OUTRUN THE TORNADO.

NOTIFY EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE IN THE BUILDING AND NEED HELP TO EVACUATE.

After the tornado has passed, evaluate the situation and if emergency help is needed, call 6-7777. Be aware of dangerous structural conditions. Report damaged facilities to the UIS Police Department.

NOTE: Gas leaks and power failures create special hazards. Do not light a match or smoke. (Refer to section on utility failure.)

IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

If outdoors, move away from utility poles. ALWAYS AVOID DOWNED POWER OR UTILITY LINES, AS THEY MAY BE ENERGIZED.