If you suspect the building you are in has structural damage, evacuate as soon as the all-clear has been sounded. The area tornado warning siren is tested the first Tuesday of each month. A tornado warning is a continuous and steady tone on the siren. Wind speeds can be as high as 250 MPH on the outside of the funnel. Some tornados have been known to slash a path more than 100 miles long.
Most tornados come from the southwest and travel to the northeast.
You will have little to no notice of an earthquake. After the quake has stopped, quickly evacuate the building and move personnel outside of all buildings and to an open area outside. Do not re-enter any building until it has been inspected and declared safe by competent personnel. University officials will be notified of the corrective actions to be taken to return a building to use. Officials who respond to damage-structure reports assume there are hazardous materials in all laboratories.