[Preplabstudents] FW: Preparing for possible severe weather

Tue Apr 2 14:22:53 EDT 2024

Forwarding information from our Department Chair.

Best,
Tyler

[The Ohio State University]

Tyler Weaver
Instructional Lab Supervisor
General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager

The Ohio State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
280E Celeste Lab
120 W. 18th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 688-3929 Office
weaver.646 at osu.edu<mailto:weaver.646 at osu.edu>

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From: cbc-everyone <cbc-everyone-bounces+weaver.646=osu.edu at lists.osu.edu> on behalf of Turro, Claudia via cbc-everyone <cbc-everyone at lists.osu.edu>
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 2:19 PM
To: cbc-everyone at lists.osu.edu <cbc-everyone at lists.osu.edu>
Subject: FW: Preparing for possible severe weather
Everyone –

Please see communication from OSU leadership below regarding possible severe weather.

OSU and most of the state of Ohio is facing a serious threat of a severe weather outbreak including long track and violent tornadoes tomorrow (Tuesday 4/2). In advance of this potential severe weather outbreak, it is important to remember the following precautions and safety guidelines to prepare for the possibility for a tornado that impacts our campus. Please read and implement the following information:

If you hear sirens, that means a tornado warning has been issued. Hearing them is your signal that you need to seek shelter immediately. Sirens will go off when the threat has passed. If they come back on, that means there is an additional threat.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

In the event a tornado warning is issued for campus, a warning siren will sound and/or a Buckeye alert will notify students and staff that a warning is active.

*JUST BECAUSE THE SIREN STOPS DOES NOT MEAN THE WARNING IS OVER. In some cases, the warning sirens are stopped and then restarted in order to bring them to people’s attention and to avoid complacency with an ongoing siren. Consult the NOAA weather radio warning system to determine if the warning is still ongoing or if it has been cancelled.  You may purchase a NOAA weather radio online, at stores such as Walmart, etc. (https://www.weather.gov/nwr&ln_desc=NOAA+Weather+Radio/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.weather.gov/nwr&ln_desc=NOAA*Weather*Radio/__;Kys!!KGKeukY!19X0CVLjftKJZA6nde9mSS0CnG74zpnHLNWDPec2H8A7XeImO4IyAfyxB6HecQhs1B8aRZvHjmF7O-XyMzy0NIQZPqsHPjU$>)

How to stay safe during a tornado warning:

  *   If you are teaching: It is strongly advised that you stop teaching and seek shelter in an appropriate safe place in the building where you are. This location should be on the lowest floor, in a room without windows, ideally towards the middle of the building. (Think of it as akin to a fire alarm, but instead of going outside, move to lower levels and away from windows.)
  *   If you are indoors: Go to the lowest level of a STURDY structure, preferably a basement. Whether you are in a basement or not, go to a CENTRAL ROOM with NO WINDOWS. Put as many walls between you and the exterior as possible. Tornado injuries and fatalities occur as a result of flying debris. *Mobile homes/trailers are never safe to shelter in.
  *   If you are in a public place (like a store or restaurant): Get OUT of the area with large open spaces and move to a small room like a restroom, a refrigerator/freezer, or dressing room.
  *   If you are outdoors: GET INSIDE the nearest sturdy shelter/campus building if possible. If you are walking on campus, DO NOT GO HOME. In the time it takes for you to walk home, a tornado could be bearing down. If it is not possible to get inside, find a low-lying area away from hazards such as power lines and trees when possible. Lie down and cover your head with your hands.
  *   If you are in a car: If it is safe to pull over and get to a sturdy structure, do so. If you are travelling and there are no buildings around, continue driving if you can maintain a clear view of blue sky or the horizon ahead. However, most storms approach from the west or south. It is not advisable to continue to drive into a storm. DO NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER A BRIDGE! Bridges act like wind tunnels and accelerate the wind. If you are in immediate danger of being hit by a tornado, stay in your vehicle, buckle your seatbelt, put a jacket, blanket or other protectant over your head, and lean over below the windshield and windows to protect yourself from flying glass.
  *   Never seek shelter in a trailer or mobile home. Mobile homes are not safe in any circumstances.  Make arrangements with neighbors, friends, or family to stay with them on days when severe weather watches are issued locally.

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