What happens in the event of a natural disaster?
Natural disasters can create emergency conditions that vary widely in scope, urgency, and degree of damage and destruction. Weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly and without warning. Always pay close attention to weather conditions via the internet, radio, and/or through personal observation, and be prepared to act without notification.
As a severe weather condition approaches ABAC Campus Police will monitor the National Weather Service radio and other weather information outlets, as much as practicable, for potential severe weather reports. This information will be transmitted via ABAC’s Emergency Notification System to allow the maximum amount of time to prepare for safety and property damage control and to make decisions affecting the operation of the College.
However, severe or hazardous weather conditions can develop in seconds and may not allow for formal means of communication.
In the event that weather is immediately threatening:
- Do not leave the building or initiate building evacuation unless there is a fire.
- Save computer information. Unplug all personal computers and other equipment.
- Close and lock windows. Curtains should be fully drawn.
- Remove pictures from walls.
- Find a wall near the interior of the building. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
- Take cover under desks or tables, if possible.
- Crouch in a fetal position near the wall, with hands overhead until the weather passes.
When severe weather strikes, power may be disrupted, causing alarms to sound. If a fire is not immediately present and a clear exit is maintained, everyone should remain in place until the weather passes.
