Upon receipt of a "Tornado Warning", Campus Police will monitor the path of the threatening tornado and if Sinclair Community College is within the projected path, the Emergency Evacuation System (audio system linking all buildings from the Campus Police office) will be activated.

Within each building on campus, Campus Police will activate a series of alarm tones, then announce:

"ATTENTION PLEASE! ATTENTION PLEASE! There is a tornado warning in the area (repeat) there is a tornado warning in the area. Proceed immediately to the basement. Remain there until an all clear is given."

Campus Police will make an "all clear" announcement when the warning has expired. Whenever someone within an office hears the series of alarm tones, immediately step out into the corridor and listen to the message. Then notify the other people (within the office area) to take cover in the basement Tornado Safe Zone marked in red signage.

Do not leave the building you occupy whenever an alarm is sounded, instead proceed directly to the basement Tornado Safe Zone.

If you are outside a campus building, immediately enter into closest building and go directly to the basement Tornado Safe Zone.

If you cannot make it to a Tornado Safe Zone, take cover in a classroom or office away from outside walls and windows. Take cover under heavy furniture near an inside wall or inside a closet. Assume a curled position using your arms and hands to protect your head and eyes. Stay away from large-open-inside-areas, e.g.: atriums, gymnasium, field house, or other wide span roof covered spaces.

Be aware of falling debris or downed electrical wires.

Assist persons with disabilities to a Tornado Safe Zone. ELEVATORS MAY BE USED IN A TORNADO EMERGENCY! Those who have difficulty using the stairs because of a disability should assert their right to priority use of the elevators.

Faculty, students, employees & visitors will, upon notification by Campus Police, move to the nearest Tornado Safe Zone.

Designated Tornado Shelters

Building 1 - entire basement
Building 2 - entire basement & lower level
Building 3 - entire basement
Building 4 - entire basement & lower level
Building 5 - entire basement
Building 6 - entire basement area except the hallway outside rooms 6021 & 6025
Building 7 - entire basement except terrace room
Building 8 - northeast & southeast basement including the lobby and stair area, Gameroom & Athletic Offices; northwest and northeast basement level near rooms 8012-14; south basement level near and in room 8021.
Building 9 - northeast hallway near room 9102; ground and basement level of the northeast stairs (basement area not wheelchair accessible), north section of basement (designated for children & staff of Child & Family Education)
Building 10 - basement level near rooms 10001 a & b and rooms 10L11-10L17
Building 11 - northeast corner of parking garage (lot C located under building 12)
Building 12 - northeast basement level and northeast parking garage (lot C)
Building 13 - entire basement level
Building 14 - basement level (east side) in the Audio/Video Production section
Building 15 - entire basement level
Building 16 - entire basement level
Building 17 - Basement level of 16
Building 18 - entire basement level
Building 20 - first floor Fire Science Conference Room, 20-121