Emergency Preparedness
Severe Weather
TN Tech will remain open except in the most severe weather conditions. The majority of university activities can continue safely. However, departments must monitor severe weather and review their operations to ensure they can be conducted safely.
If severe weather is likely (winter storm, high winds, thunder, lightning, hail, flash floods):
- Postpone outdoor activities.
- Monitor the weather for local conditions.
- Seek appropriate shelter (if there is a thunderstorm, remain there until thirty minutes
after the last rumble of thunder).
- Sheds, tents, and covered porches don鈥檛 protect you from lightning.
- Find a sturdy building or get into a hard topped metal vehicle with the windows closed.
- Do NOT use a corded phone if you hear thunder. Cordless phones and cell phones are safe to use.
- Keep away from electrical equipment, wiring, and water pipes.
- Sensitive electronics should be unplugged.
- Don鈥檛 take a bath, shower, or use other plumbing during a thunderstorm.
- Stay away from utility poles, tall trees, and towers during a thunderstorm.
- Avoid high water, storm drains, ditches, ravines, or tunnels.
- Don鈥檛 drive through a flooded road. A few inches of water can be deadly.
- If you鈥檙e at work, monitor the campus notifications and follow the directions provided.
StormReady Certification
The campus has recognition as a StormReady University by the National Weather Service for continuing to maintain a diligent and proactive approach to timely and effective campus communication and preparedness.
