Campus Safety

Tornado Emergency Response Plan

Communication
Shelters
Shelters: Public Buildings
Shelters: Residence Halls
Personal Protection Posture

Communication

Communication of a tornado warning can be relayed to all campus personnel by several means:

1. Siloam Springs Emergency Warning Sirens. These sirens will sound a three minute warning blast from locations throughout the city when a tornado warning has been issued and the city may be in danger. These sirens will direct all campus persons to seek shelter immediately.
2. There are several web sites on the internet that can be accessed so people can be informed of severe weather that may occur in the area. Some of these are: www.wx.com, www.noaa.gov, and www.weather.com.
3. Local radio stations notify listeners of tornado warnings, but this method of notification should only be depended on when other means are not available.
4. Campus Safety officers are trained as severe weather spotters and can identify severe weather conditions, including possible tornado activity. Responders may inform campus emergency personnel of the possible threat of a tornado.
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Shelters

Emergency shelter areas have been designated in each building on campus. Each occupant should be familiar with the building shelter areas. Building evacuation plans are posted in common areas in all buildings on campus.

Public Buildings

ADMISSIONS BUILDING: Basement, East end of building wings away from outer walls and windows, restrooms.

ART & DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS BUILDING: Basement, lower stairwell, Mechanical Room.

BELL SCIENCE HALL: Basement, lower stairwell, small inner rooms.

CATHEDRAL: Lower level corridors, restrooms, inner music practice rooms.

CENTRAL PLANT: Basement area, boiler office.

CHAPMAN/MABEE CENTER: Ground floor restrooms, old post office, hallway outside old post office, business office center walls.

ENGINEERING BUILDING: Basement, lower stairwell.

GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE: Interior rooms and bathrooms. Time permitting please evacuate to the Cathedral.

GRAPHIC ARTS/KLRC: Head to emergency shelter building behind the Graphic Arts/KLRC building.

HYDE ENGINEERING BUILDING: Basement, lower restrooms.

LRC: Restrooms, inner office areas, away from outside walls and windows on ground level.

PEOPLE CARE CLINIC: Interior rooms, hallways, and bathrooms. If time permitting please evacuate to the emergency shelter building behind the Graphic Arts/KLRC building.

SODERQUIST BUSINESS CENTER: Basement (mechanical room).

WLHC: Locker rooms, restrooms, lower corridors, inner offices.

WALKER HALL & STUDENT CENTER: Lower level stairwells away from outer walls, restrooms, corridors or hallways, small inner offices away from glass.

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Residence Buildings

BROADHURST VILLAGE DUPLEXES: Restrooms, small inner hallway. In case of advance notification, residents may use WLHC or Cathedral for a safe area.

J. ALVIN: Basement, lower level restrooms.

MAYFIELD: Lower corridors, rest rooms, basement stairwell.

NORTH HALL: Lower level stairwells away from outer walls, restrooms, corridors or hallways, small inner offices away from glass.

TOWNHOUSES: Lower level inner wall, laundry room, lounge, restrooms. In case of advance notification, residents may use WLHC or Cathedral for a safe area.

WALKER HALL & STUDENT CENTER: Lower level stairwells away from outer walls, restrooms, corridors or hallways, small inner offices away from glass.

WEST TWIN SPRINGS: Lower level inner wall, laundry room, lounge, restrooms. In case of advance notification, residents may use WLHC or Cathedral for a safe area.

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Personal Protection Posture

All persons should kneel down or squat on the floor and place their arms over their head and neck area to protect them from possible flying debris. Heavy desks or furniture can be used to crawl under for extra protection. All persons should remain in the shelters until the "all-clear" signal has been given or until instructed by building monitor. This "all-clear" signal is a 45 second blast on the city emergency warning siren.
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