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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>In light of the recent severe weather in the North Texas area and the possibility of severe weather in the DFW area this evening (Sunday, April 13, 2014) the ISSO would like to provide some important information and resources for international students. 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). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>The American Red Cross provides important tools and resources <STRONG><EM><U>IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES</U></EM></STRONG> and I would encourage you to take some time to review these resources. This information may be found at <A href="http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library">http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library</A>. Many local television stations also have apps for your phone that you may download that provide alerts for severe weather. The Red Cross also has an apps available for free download that will provide alerts in case of severe weather. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG><EM><U>TORNADO, FLOOD OR THUNDERSTORM WATCH</U></EM></STRONG> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG><EM><U>TORNADO, FLOOD, OR THUNDERSTORM WARNING</U></EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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. 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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=Arial>You may also be instructed at times to <EM><STRONG>"shelter in place"</STRONG></EM> 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 ISSO. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>John Mark Jones, Director</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>International Student Services</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Texas A&M University- Commerce</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>PO Box 3011</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Commerce, TX 75429</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Phone: (903) 468-8144 </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>FAX: (903) 468-3200</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international</A></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>