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THE UNIVERSITY OF
• Do NOT use telephones except in life-threatening emergencies. Excessive use may block
emergency communications that rely on cell phone use.
MISSISSIPPI
THE UNIVERSITY OF
• Do NOT use telephones except in life-threatening emergencies. Excessive use may block
emergency communications that rely on cell phone use.
• Stay out of the disaster area.
• Stay out of the disaster area.
IF THERE IS TORNADO DAMAGE
When the sirens have been silent for at least 5 minutes, the current tornado warning is over.
Please monitor National Weather Service alerts to know when all warnings are over and it is safe.
IF THERE IS TORNADO DAMAGE
When the sirens have been silent for at least 5 minutes, the current tornado warning is over.
Please monitor National Weather Service alerts to know when all warnings are over and it is safe.
• Stay away from windows, and keep hallways clear.
• Stay away from windows, and keep hallways clear.
• When a tornado approaches, assume a kneeling position facing the wall with your head down.
• When a tornado approaches, assume a kneeling position facing the wall with your head down.
WHEN IT’S SAFE
WHEN IT’S SAFE
• Find shelter immediately, preferably on the lower floor of a building or in the basement.
WHAT TO DO
Sirens will sound. You will hear a blast, followed by a short period of silence. This cycle will
repeat for the duration of the warning.
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar in the warning area.
• Find shelter immediately, preferably on the lower floor of a building or in the basement.
WHAT TO DO
Sirens will sound. You will hear a blast, followed by a short period of silence. This cycle will
repeat for the duration of the warning.
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar in the warning area.
• Monitor weather conditions to determine if the watch has been elevated to a warning.
• Monitor weather conditions to determine if the watch has been elevated to a warning.
TORNADO WARNING
TORNADO WARNING
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT IT MEANS
• Move inside a building.
• Move inside a building.
WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DO
RebAlert text message sent by university.
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
Weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado.
RebAlert text message sent by university.
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
Weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado.
Tornadoes Are
Serial Killers
Tornadoes Are
Serial Killers
In 2010, 42 tornadoes occurred in MS, an average year has 28. There
were 13 fatalities statewide and 186 injuries. This was the most active
year for fatalities since 1992. Tornado damage estimates for the year
are near $400 million dollars. Please take your safety seriously.
In 2010, 42 tornadoes occurred in MS, an average year has 28. There
were 13 fatalities statewide and 186 injuries. This was the most active
year for fatalities since 1992. Tornado damage estimates for the year
are near $400 million dollars.. Please take your safety seriously.
*Most recent figures available from the National Weather Service.
*Most recent figures available from the National Weather Service.
TORNADO WATCH
TORNADO WATCH
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT IT MEANS
Tornadoes Are
Serial Killers
Tornadoes Are
Serial Killers
In 2010, 42 tornadoes occurred in MS, an average year has 28. There
were 13 fatalities statewide and 186 injuries. This was the most active
year for fatalities since 1992. Tornado damage estimates for the year
are near $400 million dollars.. Please take your safety seriously.
*Most recent figures available from the National Weather Service.
In 2010, 42 tornadoes occurred in MS, an average year has 28. There
were 13 fatalities statewide and 186 injuries. This was the most active
year for fatalities since 1992. Tornado damage estimates for the year
are near $400 million dollars.. Please take your safety seriously.
*Most recent figures available from the National Weather Service.
TORNADO WATCH
TORNADO WATCH
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT IT MEANS
Weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado.
Weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado.
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
RebAlert text message sent by university.
RebAlert text message sent by university.
WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DO
• Move inside a building.
• Move inside a building.
• Monitor weather conditions to determine if the watch has been elevated to a warning.
• Monitor weather conditions to determine if the watch has been elevated to a warning.
TORNADO WARNING
TORNADO WARNING
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT IT MEANS
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar in the warning area.
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar in the warning area.
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
Sirens will sound. You will hear a blast, followed by a short period of silence. This cycle will
repeat for the duration of the warning.
WHAT TO DO
HOW YOU’LL KNOW
Sirens will sound. You will hear a blast, followed by a short period of silence. This cycle will
repeat for the duration of the warning.
WHAT TO DO
• Find shelter immediately, preferably on the lower floor of a building or in the basement.
• Find shelter immediately, preferably on the lower floor of a building or in the basement.
• Stay away from windows, and keep hallways clear.
• Stay away from windows, and keep hallways clear.
• When a tornado approaches, assume a kneeling position facing the wall with your head down.
WHEN IT’S SAFE
When the sirens have been silent for at least 5 minutes, the current tornado warning is over.
Please monitor National Weather Service alerts to know when all warnings are over and it is safe.
IF THERE IS TORNADO DAMAGE
• When a tornado approaches, assume a kneeling position facing the wall with your head down.
WHEN IT’S SAFE
When the sirens have been silent for at least 5 minutes, the current tornado warning is over.
Please monitor National Weather Service alerts to know when all warnings are over and it is safe.
IF THERE IS TORNADO DAMAGE
• Stay out of the disaster area.
• Stay out of the disaster area.
• Do NOT use telephones except in life-threatening emergencies. Excessive use may block
emergency communications that rely on cell phone use.
• Do NOT use telephones except in life-threatening emergencies. Excessive use may block
emergency communications that rely on cell phone use.
THE UNIVERSITY OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF
MISSISSIPPI
4228/4-09
MISSISSIPPI
4228/4-09