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Severe Weather Season
Be Ready, Stay Safe: Severe Weather Season
Severe weather can bring high winds, heavy rain, hail, tornadoes, and dangerous lightning, creating hazardous conditions and disruptions. Proper preparation is key to staying safe.
Before Severe Weather Strikes:
- Know Your Shelter Locations: Find a safe space at home, work, or campus—preferably on the lowest level, away from windows, in sturdy areas like stairwells, bathrooms, or closets.
- Understand Warnings:
- Tornado Watch: Conditions are favorable for tornadoes—stay alert.
- Tornado Warning: A tornado is imminent—seek shelter immediately.
- Prepare Your Emergency Kit: Include a flashlight, first aid supplies, non-perishable food, water, a weather radio, and essential medications.
- Stay Informed: Monitor the Duke Today and DukeALERT websites, as well as local weather services. Charge your devices in advance.
During Severe Weather:
- Tornado Warning: Take cover immediately in an interior, windowless space on the lowest level. Stay put until the “all clear” is given.
- Tornado Watch: Be ready to shelter and stay updated on emergency alerts.
- Thunderstorms & High Winds: Secure outdoor items, avoid windows, and stay indoors.
Stay Prepared, Stay Safe
Awareness and preparation can make all the difference. Stay alert, plan ahead, and know where to go when severe weather strikes!