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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Local weather reports today, Tuesday, May 21, indicate the Northeast Texas area (DFW Metropolitan area, Rockwall, Greenville, Commerce, etc.) may experience severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.</span></b> The weather reports indicate our area may experience heavy rain, hail, and possibly tornadoes. The “tornado season” for our area generally is from March through August (spring and summer) of each year but <b><i><u>severe weather can occur at any time</u></i></b> here in Northeast Texas and it is important for international students to be aware and prepared. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With the threat of severe weather it is important to listen to your local radio station or watch your local news for any updates. Many cities also have severe weather and/or tornado sirens that may be heard from great distances across an area. These sirens are intended to alert local residence if a severe storm or tornado is occurring or will occur. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, the American Red Cross has a great website with <b><i><u>resources in multiple languages</u></i></b> for individuals to review at <a href="http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library">http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library</a>. The websites provides very helpful information about what to do and how to respond when there is severe weather in your area. If you should have any questions or concerns please be sure to contact our office. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>