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Severe Weather Season

While severe weather can happen at anytime, the spring and fall months are the most common times for severe weather to occur. Severe weather can include anything from heavy rain, high winds, flooding, and tornadoes. There are multiple steps that can be taken to ensure that one is prepared for severe weather: 

• Duke LiveSafe and Duke Alert - Duke LiveSafe is a free mobile app that offers real-time, two-way communication between Duke community members and the Duke University Police Department. In the event of an emergency impacting Duke's campus, you can be notified through Duke Alert which includes a variety of notification methods including email, text messaging, web, phone, an outdoor warning system, campus digital signboards. 
• Know the difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning. Tornado Watch: Be Prepared - Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Tornado Warning: Take Action - A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid Windows. 
• Stay off the road if possible. If you encounter flood water, remember, turn around...don't drown.