Tornado Warning Guidelines

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted either visually or by radar. The warning is issued for a particular area and immediate action is required. A tornado generally moves at 20 to 60 miles per hour forward speed so warning time is critical.

A tornado warning alert is provided by sirens located in downtown Lebanon. This signal is presumed to be a tornado warning unless informed by an official to the contrary. Note: this signal is only audible outdoors.
The Executive Director of Campus Services or their designee will monitor the weather alert radio on days when a tornado is deemed likely to occur.
In the event that the Executive Director of Campus Services learns of a tornado warning, he will activate the CU Alerts System.
In the event that the Executive Director of Campus Services learns of a tornado warning, he will also notify Building Runners to alert people in the building to move to the designated tornado shelter area within that building
All persons should be encouraged to remain inside a safe area until the warning is cancelled.