Weather
Tornado Watch and Warning
In the event that a Tornado Watch or other severe weather advisory is issued for our area, the following will take place:
- Campus Security will call the Director of Security and the Assistant Director of Housing informing them of inclement weather.
- Campus Security will make sure all areas of shelter are unsecured and accessible.
You should continue with your daily routine; however, you should remain alert to the possibility of severe weather and be prepared to act accordingly.
If a Tornado Warning is issued for our area, the following will happen:
- External warning sirens will be activated alerting of the need to take immediate shelter.
- Other college emergency notification systems will also be activated.
- Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
You should promptly move to your designated storm security area. If you do not know where your designated storm security area is, refer to the emergency posters located throughout each building and classroom.
Remain in your designated storm security area until a warning expiration message is issued or announced via the public address system, text, and email message.
Note: If the facility is damaged, evacuate the area after the storm passes (following the direction of Security personnel) and stay clear of the damaged area. Be aware of fallen debris, downed power lines and gas leaks. Report any serious injuries by calling 911, all other by calling Campus Security at 620-229-0012.
Tornado Shelter LocationsClosets, stairwells, bathrooms, and storage areas are often the best areas to stay safe, but beware of glass. In general, safe areas are in basements or lower floor areas away from both glass windows and doors. In the event of a tornado warning proceed directly to the following areas of shelter or to an interior hallway on the lowest floor of a campus building. Beech Hall – Mossman Basement The College will transmit critical information to the campus as quickly as possible. This will be accomplished by utilizing the BuilderAlerts emergency notification system. |
Winter Weather Closings
You can find out if the college is closed because of the weather in one of these ways:
- The announcement will be posted on the home page of the college’s website.
- You’ll receive a text message. Students, faculty and staff are automatically signed up for emergency text messages. ReferenceBuilder Alerts.
- The announcement will be posted on Twitter and on the college’s Facebook page.
