When severe weather conditions become apparent, the U.S. Weather Bureau describes conditions by two (2) classifications, a Watch or a Warning. This applies to the reporting of severe thunderstorms, the approach of weather conditions favoring the formation of tornadoes, a hurricane condition, a winter storm condition, etc. A Watch becomes effective when atmospheric conditions are present that can produce the particular weather phenomenon. A Warning means that the weather condition has been spotted and prompt action must be taken to enhance safety.
Except in very rare circumstances, the decision to evacuate the building based on the above weather reports will not be made by Building Management, but rather on a tenant by tenant basis. However, in the event these conditions do exist, the following guidelines should be adhered to:
TORNADOES OR FUNNEL CLOUDS
In most cases advance warning of a tornado is unlikely. For this reason, if a tornado is sighted approaching the building, please notify the Property Management Office and begin moving office staff to the interior corridors and elevator lobbies of the building. One of the greatest dangers will be that of flying glass and objects, so please attempt to select a location that is surrounded by the most walls.
HURRICANES/ TROPICAL STORMS
When a hurricane warning and evacuation order has been given by the National Weather Service and Civil Defense Authorities; the Property Management Office will notify all tenants of the closing of the building. Notification will be given through our email notification system Constant Contact, as well as a cellphone notification from our emergency system SendWordNow. All valuable documents, files and furnishings should be moved to inner offices to guard against the possibility of water damage from a broken window.