Trine University International Booklet 2016 | Page 46

46 WEATHER WARNINGS & EMERGENCIES Indiana experiences a wide variety of weather, and at times there are watches and warnings, which can be confusing. Watches and warnings are issued by the county; Trine University is located in Steuben County. Trine University sends email and text alerts for severe weather through Rave. You can sign up for this on the Trine University website at https://www.getrave.com/login/trine. The University rarely closes – even though Steuben County might have a weather watch or warning. Here are the meanings of each watch and warning as well as tips for what to do: Winter Storm Warning: when there is a large amount of snow and ice accumulating. Use caution while driving and walking. Winter Storm Watch: when there is a possibility of large amount of snow and ice accumulating. Use caution while driving and walking. Blowing Snow Advisory: when wind blows snow and visibility is diminished. It is advised to not travel. Tornado Warning: informs people a tornado has been sighted. Take cover immediately. • If you are in a building: Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar or the building’s lowest level. If you don’t have a basement, take shelter in the center of an interior room on the lowest level, such as a bathroom, closet or interior hallway that is away from corners, windows, doors and outside walls. • If you are in a vehicle: Get out immediately and go to a nearby sturdy building or storm shelter and seek shelter on its lowest floor. Do not park the vehicle under a bridge or overpass. • If you are outside without nearby shelter: Lie down in a nearby ditch, ravine or depression and cover your head with your hands. Tornado Watch: informs people that weather conditions could result in a tornado. Be aware of the weather and be ready to take cover. Where to take cover: • If you are in a building: Go to a designated shelter area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar or the building’s lowest level. If you don’t have a basement, take shelter in the center of an interior room on the lowest level, such as a bathroom, closet or interior hallway that is away from corners, windows, doors and outside walls. Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve.