[Intl-stu] FW: Severe weather...be prepared!

International Students intl-stu at tamuc.edu
Mon Mar 7 16:26:34 CST 2016


The weather forecast this week is calling for possible severe weather in North Texas and I would like to send out this reminder about severe weather alerts and other helpful information.  The Red Cross has a great website with information that is provided in multiple languages that you may review at the link below.  North Texas can experience different types of severe weather including severe thunderstorms, tornados, and floods during the spring and summer months (and all year long).

The American Red Cross provides important tools and resources IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES and I would encourage you to take some time to review these resources.  This information may be found at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library.  Many local television stations also have apps for your phone that you may download that will provide alerts for severe weather.  The Red Cross also has an app available for free download that will provide alerts in case of severe weather.

Also, with the amount of rain we have had recently there is a greater chance of flooding in local creek, streams, rivers, and lakes.  Be sure to review the Red Cross information on floods at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/flood<http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/flood.>.  Remember...Turn around and don't drown!

TORNADO, FLOOD OR THUNDERSTORM WATCH
A tornado, flood, or thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for a thunderstorm or tornado to develop.  The weather conditions are conducive for severe weather to develop and it is very important to listen to your local radio or television station and be aware of the weather conditions around you.

TORNADO, FLOOD, OR THUNDERSTORM WARNING
A tornado, flood, or thunderstorm warning means that one of these is occurring or will occur very soon and you need to take shelter or be prepared.  In the case of a tornado it may mean that a tornado has been spotted and is on the ground or a developing tornado, or a tornado “funnel,” has been spotted.  Again, it is very important to listen to your local radio or television station and be aware of the weather conditions around you.  Be sure to review the Red Cross link above for helpful information.

You may also be instructed at times to "shelter in place" during a severe weather emergency.  Shelter in place means to move into a small interior room in the home, buidling, or structure you are in and move away from any windows or doors.  Do not go outside or get in your vehicle and drive around when an alert has been announced to shelter in place.  It is important to have a radio or another means of listening to the weather report (cell phone app, portable radio) while you are sheltering in place. If you should have any questions please contact the ISSS.


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