If you see an overpass nearby, DO NOT consider it as shelter. Overpasses are very dangerous because they offer no protection from the blast of flying debris in the violently shifting winds of a tornado. The time to plan for tornados is now. Department heads and their employees should seek out the best place for everyone to take shelter if the storm happens during working hours. Everybody should make similar plans at home.
Tornado shelters can save lives.
For added protection, a qualified contractor can fasten down the roof of your house with metal hurricane clips or straps attached to the top plates or beams. As a service to the general public, four campus buildings are available as tornado shelters. If severe weather threatens the Stillwater area after regular office hours, the buildings will be unlocked by OSU Police. The south-center entrance is wheelchair accessible. The south entrance at the east end is wheelchair accessible.