A tornado warning or thunderstorm warning will be issued by the National Weather Service when severe weather has been sighted or indicated by radar.
People close to the storm should take shelter immediately and remain there until the danger has passed. If you're further away, be prepared to take cover if threatening conditions are sighted.
To learn more, call Public Safety at 319-398-1774.
It is the responsibility of all faculty and staff to be familiar with current emergency procedures and to direct/instruct all students, guests, and others of the procedures and of the suggested shelter areas.
Individuals should seek shelter in building interiors preferably on lower levels, and use areas such as hallways, or rooms without windows, and with doors that close. Avoid windows or areas with large amounts of glass, and large open areas such as atriums, gymnasiums, lobbies.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Take shelter in either the men or women's restrooms.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Immediately proceed to the basement and remain there until the danger has passed.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Immediately go to the center core of the building away from windows, and in a room with doors that close.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Take shelter in the restrooms or inner rooms of the building.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Evacuate rooms immediately to the bathrooms, conference room, work area, or vending area. Get under a table and be sure all doors are closed to the room.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Shelter areas are first floor interior rooms and restrooms away from windows.
The outdoor warning sirens will activate when danger is imminent. Shelter areas are the masonry block interior rooms without windows.
Animal Health/Diamond V: Central location away from glass
Art and Theatre Annex: Move to Cedar Hall
Athletic (Sports) Complex: Move to Jones Hall
Auto Collision: Move to Facilities and Security
Auto Technology: Move to Facilities and Security
Beef Facility: Move to Washington Hall or Animal Health
Benton Hall: Move to lower level away from windows
Cedar Hall: Move to first floor rooms and areas away from windows
Conference Center: Move to the restrooms or the Hotel basement
Equestrian Center: Move to Washington Hall or Animal Health
Facilities and Security: Move to inner office and hallway by the emergency operations center
Farm Area: Move to Washington Hall
Heritage: Move to Washington Hall
Horticulture/Floriculture: Move to center classroom area away from the windows
Hotel: Move to lower level basement
Iowa Hall: Move to lower level away from windows in the Dean of Students area
Johnson Hall: Move to team locker rooms
Jones Hall: Move to inner classrooms without windows
KCLL: Move to interior office/classrooms and restrooms
Kirkwood Hall: Move to first floor in IT space away from the windows
Linn Hall: Move to lower levels classrooms away from windows
Mansfield Center: Move to entrance to Ballantyne Auditorium
Nielsen Hall: Move to the first floor, the back hallway
Rec Center: Move to the restrooms or weight room area
Swine Facility: Move to Washington Hall
Washington Hall: Move to inner hallways and classrooms away from windows
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Shelter areas are lower level interior rooms, restrooms, and away from windows.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Go to the lower level, west restroom, or the west storage room. Get under a table and be sure all doors are closed to the room.
The outdoor warning siren will activate when danger is imminent. Shelter areas are first floor interior rooms away from windows.
The outdoor warning sirens will activate when danger is imminent. Shelter areas are the interior rooms without windows.