If possible, turn off electrical circuits to the flooded area, and unplug electrical equipment in the area if you can safely do so . The building needs to be evacuated only in case of major water damage and when structural damage can be expected. The decision to evacuate should be made by by the department head, who will organize a team to assist in evacuation. Tornadoes Tornadoes may occur in Virginia from March to October. They are not as likely to occur in mountainous regions as in more flat terrain.
Tornadoes move rapidly.
When a tornado occurs, the building should not be evacuated . In the library, stay away from book stacks, since they may to collapse. In addition to water damage, walls, ceilings, and shelves may collapse. When structural damage occurs, the person in charge of the over-all building maintenance needs to assess the structural damage and determine when it is safe to enter the building. Then, damage to affected materials needs to be assessed.