Tornado/severe thunderstorm WATCH has been issued in an area near school:

• Monitor NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (National Weather Service) or emergency alert radio stations.
• Bring all persons inside building(s).
• Close windows.
• Review tornado drill procedures and location of safe areas. Tornado safe areas are interior hallways or rooms away from exterior walls and windows and away from large rooms with long-span ceilings.
• Review “drop and tuck” procedures with students.

Tornado/severe thunderstorm WARNING has been issued in an area near school, or a tornado has been spotted near school:

• Move students and staff to safe areas.
• Close classroom doors.
• Stay away from windows, mirrors, glass and unsecured filing cabinets.
• Teachers stay with students, keeping them in a group.
• Teachers take class rosters and take attendance once they reach the designated area. They immediately notify the school administrator of missing students.
• Teachers do not return to their classroom until directed by the school administrator.

Post diagrams in each classroom showing routes to areas. Attach a building diagram showing safe areas.

Flooding:

• Monitor NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards and emergency alert radio stations. Stay in contact with emergency management officials.
• Review evacuation procedures with staff.
• Check relocation centers. Find an alternate relocation center if primary and secondary centers would also be flooded.
• Check transportation resources.
• If district officials and emergency responders advise evacuation, do so immediately.
• Teachers take class rosters.
• Teachers take attendance.
• Notify parents/guardians according to district policy.