A car or bike is heavier and faster than you are, and right of way can't replace common sense in preventing serious injury. All new students and employees learn about campus safety concerns and crime prevention procedures during their formal orientation to the University. Orientation sessions for new students take place throughout the summer, while new staff orientation is held every Monday, and orientation for new faculty is presented annually. In addition, University police officers give many educational programs each year at the invitation of campus groups and present additional public sessions. These programs cover a broad spectrum of crime prevention, ranging from ways to prevent theft of property to ways to prevent sexual assault.
Laboratory safety is an important aspect of safety in campus buildings.
For more information, contact Environmental Health and Safety at 348-5905. A tornado watch means tornadoes may develop. A tornado warning means a funnel cloud or tornado has actually been sighted or indicated on weather radar. If possible, stay tuned to radio or television stations for further weather statements Remain inside until the warning sirens silence and the severe weather leaves the Tuscaloosa area Two warning sirens are located on or near campus.