It is recommended a radio with a tone-alert feature that can receive the NOAA Weather Radio broadcast be located and monitored in each school. Remember, frequent tornado drills will help insure that everyone knows what to do when severe weather strikes. It is important that teachers and students know the difference between a fire drill and a tornado drill and the difference between the alarm for both types of emergencies. A. Identify the good and bad features of your school. Summary of bad features in a school.
All buildings have one or more of the following bad features.
Pinpointing them is helpful in predicting the areas of a building most likely to receive severe damage. Glazing - Flying glass is dangerous. Therefore, avoid sheltering areas with glass whenever possible, especially in rooms with exterior walls to the south or west. Gymnasiums, cafeterias, and auditoriums usually have lone span ceilings. Roofs are usually designed for pressure coming down, not up.