Severe Weather

Severe weather can impact student organization activities at any time, during meetings, practices, recruitment, travel, service, or social activities. Students and organizations are expected to prioritize safety and respond appropriately when conditions become unsafe 

Common Severe Weather Risks in Ohio

• Thunderstorms & Lighting
• Tornadoes & High Winds
• Flooding & Flash Flooding
• Extreme Heat or Cold
• Snow, Ice, and Winter Storms

Preparing in Advance

Monitor Weather Conditions

• Check weather conditions 24-72 hours in advance when planning activities
• Continue monitoring conditions the day of the activity
• Use official sources, including:
  • National Weather Service
  • Weather.gov
  • Local emergency and university alerts

Know Safe Shelter Locations

Safe shelter areas include:

• Interior rooms away from windows and doors
• Lowest level of the building, when possible
• Avoid:
  • Outdoor areas or open fields
  • Tents or temporary structures

During Severe Weather

• Follow BuckeyeAlerts immediately
• Follow directions from:
  • University officials
  • Emergency management personnel
  • Campus safety staff
• Do not delay action, continue activities, or move locations unless instructed it is safe to do so

After Severe Weather

• Do not resume activities unless officially cleared
• Report injuries, hazards, or concerns to appropriate university offices

Looking for more

• Visit the Collin's Law Training page for resources related to the Collin's Law Training
• Visit the Hazing Prevention & Reporting page for resources related to defining hazing, different hazing behaviors, how/where to report
• Visit the Event Planning page for resources related to event risk management, event planning resources, clery reporting guidance
• Visit the Travel page for resources related to safe traveling, professional expectations
• Visit the Fire Safety page for resources related to fire safety response, evacuation procedures