Severe Weather Preparations

Non-public school administrators should consider the following tornado/high wind tips:

Plan with your local Emergency Management Office to coordinate
disaster plans and share resources. Develop a formal loss control policy
identifying specific objectives, procedures, responsibilities and
accountabilities.

Stock disaster supplies: portable phones, batteries, radio, flashlight,
first aid kit, essential medicines, food, water, cash, camera, film,
generator, fuel, chainsaw, sand bags, tarps.

Teach children how and when to call 911, police, or the fire department
and which radio station to tune for emergency information. Teach
responsible parties how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and
water.

Protect property:

• Trim dead and weak branches from trees.
• Bring in trash cans, lawn furniture, etc.
• Clean gutters and drains.
• Check roof flashing to ensure the entire roof perimeter is securely
  fastened.
• Review your insurance policy to verify that all buildings are listed. 

Establish agreements with contractors for supplies and repairs.

Photograph both building and content damage for insurance claims.