[Intl-stu] Follow-up to severe weather last week
International Students
intl-stu at TAMU-Commerce.edu
Sat Apr 14 12:06:19 CDT 2012
Due to the severe weather we experienced last week here in Commerce and Northeast Texas the ISSO wanted to follow-up with international students and provide some guidance on the different types of severe weather we may experience, guidance on what you need to do when we experience severe weather, and the resources available when we experience severe weather.
The university has an alert system called the Pride Alert Warning System (PAWS) and students can sign up to receive the PAWS alerts through myLEO . The PAWS alert provides updates on severe weather, university closings, or other emergencies. It is very important that students sign up with the PAWS alert to stay informed.
Students in the Commerce area may also tune into KETR 88.9 via normal radio or via the internet at http://www.ketr.org/. Students outside of the Commerce area are encouraged to tune in to their local radio stations for weather updates.
Northeast Texas will often experience severe weather that will include thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds, hail, lightning, tornadoes, and flooding. It is important to be aware of the different weather risks and to know what to do when we experience a weather emergency.
The American Red Cross has some helpful information on what to do in case of severe weather. For more information please click here or see the attached documents.
Some basic information related to the different weather alerts we may experience here in Northeast Texas are briefly described below. Please contact the ISSO with any questions or concerns.
What is a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch? A watch means that the current weather conditions are favorable for the development of a thunderstorm or a tornado. It does not mean that a storm or tornado has developed but it means that a thunderstorm or tornado MAY develop due to the current weather conditions. Please click here for more information.
What is a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning? A warning means that severe weather has been observed and is expected to reach the area soon. A thunderstorm warning means a thunderstorm has developed or has been sighted and is expected to reach your area soon. A tornado warning means a tornado has developed and has been sighted and is expected to reach your area soon.
What is the difference between a watch and a warning? A watch means severe weather is possible during the next few hours, while a warning means that severe weather has been observed or is expected soon.
What is the difference in a flood watch and a flood warning? A flood watch means that there is a possibility of flooding in the area while a flood warning means there are areas that are currently experiencing flooding.
What do I need to do if we are instructed to take shelter during severe weather? In the event that you are notified to take shelter, seek shelter in an interior room away from windows and outside doors. Seek areas such as interior closets, bathrooms, or interior hallways. When you first hear that we are under a weather watch, go ahead and locate a shelter before the warnings are issued. If you live in the residence halls then consult your Resident Assistant or the Residence Life Handbook. Please review the attached documents for more information.
John Mark Jones, Director
International Student Services
Texas A&M University- Commerce
PO Box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429
Phone: (903) 468-8144
FAX: (903) 468-3200
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international
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