Severe Weather
When the Campus receives a severe weather threat for the area, the following procedures will apply:
- Residential Housing - Follow instructions of dorm staff for shelter procedures.
- Campus Grounds - Enter the nearest building. Proceed to the lowest floor or inner room if possible; seek cover under a desk or sturdy table.
- Classroom/Admin. Building - Proceed to the lowest floor or inner room if possible; seek cover under a desk or sturdy table.
- Stay away from windows.
- Assist persons with disabilities or special needs.
- Remain until an all clear is given by Campus Security.
Tornado Evacuation Areas:
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Location
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# of Spaces
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1. Advancement Village: Interior Hallways
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TOTAL 30
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2. Alumni House: Interior Office
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TOTAL 25
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3. Berkshire Cottage
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TOTAL 326
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All Interior Offices on First Floor (6 each)
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60
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All Practice Rooms
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10
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Hallway on First Floor
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75
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Interior Lecture Room
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61
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Residential
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|
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Male and Female Bathrooms (First Floor)
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120
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4. Blackmon Administrative Building
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TOTAL 120
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Basement of East Wing
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60
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Basement of West Wing
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60
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5. Branch Hall (First Floor Interior)
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TOTAL 158
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6. Galloway Hall Classroom Area
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TOTAL 56
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Hallway with Classroom Doors Closed
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50
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Shop (away from glass)
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6
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7. Health and Wellness (Locker Rooms)
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TOTAL 80
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8. Holmes Hall
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TOTAL 107
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Male Bathroom (First Floor)
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9
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Female Bathroom (First Floor)
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9
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Education Resource Room
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14
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Hallway (Education Area)
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10
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Faculty Office
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20
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Piano Room
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6
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Art Room Hallway
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39
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9. Jamerson Hall (First Floor Hallway)
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TOTAL 24
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10. L. Zenobia Coleman Library
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TOTAL 258
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Basement Area at the Elevator
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51
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Bathrooms (2 bathrooms, 10 each)
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20
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Archival Room
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187
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11. Kincheloe Science Hall
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TOTAL 162
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First Floor Bathrooms (7 each)
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14
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First Floor Hallway
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78
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All Interior Offices (5 offices, 14 each)
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70
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*TRAILOR - REPORT TO FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY
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12. New Dormitory (Basement)
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TOTAL 157
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13. Sarah A. Dickey [Jackson Heart Study] (First Floor Bathroom/Storage Room)
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TOTAL 70
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14. Sponsored Programs (Hallways/Bathrooms)
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TOTAL 50
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15. Renner Hall (First Floor Interior)
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TOTAL 195
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16. Warren Hall
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TOTAL 265
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Student Bathrooms (12 each)
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24
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SGA Office
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20
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Bookstore Manager's Office
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13
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Classroom in Basement
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208
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Evacuation For Individuals in the Following Buildings:
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Facilities Management Office Building
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Galloway Basement
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Pope Cottage
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Hallway & First Floor
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TRiO
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Blackmon Basement
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Designated spaces allow four feet per person, divided by the shelter area's square feet.
IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your designated assembly point. Stay there until an accurate head count is taken. The building co-captains will take attendance and assist in accounting for all occupants.
