If a tornado warning is indicated by sighting or weather radar:

• Take shelter at once
• Use stairs, not elevators, to move to the basement or lower floor of your building
• Stay away from glass and windows
• Wear protective clothing, including sturdy shoes

For your safety after the storm passes:

• After you know you are safe, alert family and friends - but limit the number and length of calls
• Be aware that cellular phones may not work in some emergency conditions because of high demand
• Stay indoors and stay away from elevators
• Monitor conditions on radio or television news and at University resources
• When you do go outside, be extra careful when walking on wet and slippery surfaces - steps, walks, tile floors, slate patios, etc.
• Students with medical concerns or with temporary or permanent physical disabilities who need assistance during a power outage should report any concerns to 911 or 301-405-3333
• Call 911 or 301-405-3333 to report downed power lines, other dangerous conditions
• Call x4WORK or 301-314-9675 to report downed trees, limbs, standing water, broken glass, debris, etc.

If electrical power is lost:

• Remember, cordless telephones do not work during a power outage; keep your corded land-line phone plugged into your room's phone jack
• Emergency lights from backup generators will minimally illuminate stairwells and lobbies in your residence hall
• Hallways, bathrooms and student bedrooms will stay dark until power is restored
• Use a flashlight; do not light candles or otherwise cause fire or flame
• Elevators, air conditioning and heating/hot water system will not resume operating until electrical power is restored
• Fire alarms and electronic card access system will not resume operating until electrical power is restored; "firewatch" patrols may be ordered
• Smoke alarms in student rooms will continue to function normally
• Food in refrigerators should be checked for spoilage or thrown away