Good Morning Everyone,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21st will be a statewide tornado drill at 9:45 am. A Mason Alert will be sent at approximately 9:35am to initiate the drill and test the Mason Alert System. Participation is optional.
In the event of a tornado,
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Seek shelter in the nearest building
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Use stairs to reach the lowest level of the building
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Take shelter in an interior space that has no windows
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Do NOT use elevators
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If possible, bring your cell phone
In the Nguyen Engineering Building, seek shelter in the following areas:
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1st floor
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Jajodia Auditorium
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All classrooms on the corridor of rooms 1103-1109
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If unable to get to the 1st floor get to the lowest level possible and find an interior space with no windows (hallway, stairwell, storage room, bathroom, or office)
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Use furniture or other features that can be used to protect you from falling debris
For further information, the EHS Guide to Tornado/Severe Weather can be found at the link below:
All the best,
Joyce Rose
Operations Manager
Nguyen Engineering Building, Suite 5100
4400 University Drive, MS 4A3
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-1498 Phone
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