Severe Weather Emergency: Tornado or Lightning Procedure
The designated Charter School personnel will monitor the National Weather Service and will initiate notifications when severe weather bulletins are issued for the immediate area.
A Tornado/Thunderstorm/Wind Watch indicates that atmospheric conditions are conducive to the development of the stated warning. Normal operations will continue. Employees should keep a close eye on changing weather conditions and be prepared to take action if necessary.
A Tornado/Thunderstorm/Wind Warning indicates that the hazardous condition stated has been spotted or identified on radar. When these conditions immediately threaten the campus, the Charter School secretary will issue notification through fax messages or telephone communications to the building principals.
Hazardous weather conditions can develop in seconds and may not allow for formal means of communication. In the event an employee feels that weather is immediately threatening, they will take cover. They will also instruct students, employees, and others in the immediate area to find a wall near the interior of the building away from windows and exterior doors. Individuals will curl up in a “ball” or fetal position near the wall, place their hands over their heads, and remain in that position until the severe weather passes.
Do not leave the building or initiate a building evacuation during these circumstances. When severe weather strikes, power may be disrupted causing alarms to sound. If fire is not immediately present and a clear exit is maintained, everyone should remain until severe weather passes.
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Promulgated on: July 26, 2021
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