A tornado warning is an alert by the National Weather Service confirming a tornado sighting and location. The Weather Service will announce the approximate time of detection and direction of movement. Wind will be 75 M.P.H. or greater.

DO

• Pull blinds or drapes closed, if time allows.
• Get away from the perimeter of the building and exterior glass.
• Leave your exterior office and close the door.
• If you have a portable radio or flashlight, take it with you.
• Go to a core location (central corridor, elevator lobby, enclosed stairwell, and restroom).
• Protect your head and eyes, lie flat, and make as small a target as possible.

DON’T

• Use the elevators.
• Go to the first floor lobby or outside the building.
• Touch any exposed wiring after the tornado passes.

If you are in transit in the building:

• Go to a stairwell for shelter.
• Do not go to the first floor lobby or outside the building.

If you are caught in an outside perimeter office:

• Seek protection under a desk.