A. Use NOAA Weather Radio with a tone-alert feature for severe weather information, bulletins, watches and warnings. If you compare the average number of tornadoes versus the thousands and thousands of thunderstorms that form in the state of Texas, a tornado is a rare occurrence. Intense non-tornadic thunderstorm winds can at times reach 150 miles per hour mimicking a strong tornado, and cause twisted damage as frequently as tornado winds. C. Clarify procedures for use or non-use of buses during conditions of watch or warning. Remember that severe thunderstorms can set off heavy rains and flash flooding even if they do not cause tornadoes.
Flash floods are dangerous also for buses.
The Emergency Coordinator for the school should notify each teacher and administrator at the beginning of each day of the potential for severe weather. E. A copy of the school floor plan properly marked for tornado emergencies should be posted in each classroom. F. A copy of the school plan for severe weather should be located in each classroom, and reviewed by teachers each day that severe weather is likely or anticipated. 14 Remember, the purpose of a fire drill is to get everyone out safely. The purpose of the tornado drill is to keep everyone in the buildings and protected from flying debris.