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By Annie Peace on June 19, 2014

Q: What is the procedure for tornado warnings

Thank you for this question, it allows me to follow up from the previous question regarding tornado sirens. During a tornado warning, the safest place for those of us in the towers or the Community Center, is to head to the Community Center hallways on first floor. If  anyone is unable to make it down to the first floor, as we are not to use the elevators, they should seek cover in one of the main hallways in the West Tower. If anyone is unable to make it out of their apartment or to the West Tower, they should close all curtains and doors in their apartment, take shelter in their bathroom and cover themselves with blankets and/or pillows. For residents living in cottages/duplexes with a safe room, seek shelter in your safe room during a tornado warning. For those living in the cottages/duplexes without a safe room, move away from glass/windows, go to the inner-most hallway or bathroom and cover yourself with blankets and/or pillows. All of the households have individual plans to follow in a tornado warning. Please keep the questions coming.