Tornado
Tornados can cause severe damage and personal injury. Most injuries are the result of flying objects and broken glass.
Public Warning
A public warning will be issued by the National Weather Service and will come over radio, television, or sirens if there is a threat within the broadcast area. If you see a tornado, hear a steady siren or your office is notified by Commonwealth, respond accordingly.
Alarm Instructions
When these severe storms are imminent, the Fire Warden will monitor local radio and emergency storm reports.
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When the Fire Warden receives a report from local radio/tv a tornado is in the area, he/she should notify employees to move away from windows and other exposed areas into more protected areas of the building, such as hallways, restrooms, interior rooms and stairwells.
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Fire Wardens should verify that employees have moved away from the windows.
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After the storm has passed, Fire Wardens should check the suite for injured employees, fires, or any damage caused by the storm.
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If fire or damage has caused unsafe conditions in the building, the Fire Warden will proceed with a building evacuation for the safety of all personnel.
Tornado Watch: is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public that conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop and to be alert.
Tornado Warning: means that a tornado has actually been spotted. All persons within the tornado warning area are advised to take shelter.
Steady Siren: is a tornado signal for all persons within earshot to take immediate shelter.