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Severe Weather Safety
Weather Safety Information
Local radio and television stations announce severe weather watches and/or warnings. The broadcast systems listed below carry weather information for the Mankato area.
FM Radio Television KMSU 89.7 KEYC CBS 12.1 KATO 93.1 KEYC FOX 12.2 KXLP 94.1 KDOG 96.7 KEEZ 99.1 KYSM 103.5 KTOE 102.7 Civil defense sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of every month. When the test sirens sound, do not be alarmed.
Tornado Watch
A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions in the area are such that the formation of a tornado is possible. You are alerted of a tornado watch via broadcast media - public civil defense sirens are not sounded. During a tornado watch, be alert for approaching storms.
Tornado Warning
A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is approaching or has been sighted in the immediate area. You are alerted of a tornado warning via broadcast media, an emergency tone followed by specific weather information, and civil defense sirens. During a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately.
Storm Alert
A storm alert is issued when weather conditions in the area are such that the formation of a severe storm is possible. You are alerted of a storm alert via broadcast media — public civil defense sirens are not sounded. During a storm alert, be alert for approaching storms.
Severe Weather Procedures
At the first indication of a tornado or severe weather warning: • Go to the nearest severe weather shelter area. Do not go outside. Do not use an elevator.
Electrical service could be disrupted, trapping people between floors. • Stay away from windows and areas with wide free-span roofs (e.g. main corridors, cafeterias). • Take a communication device (portable radio, cell phone) and/or flashlight to the shelter area. • Remain in the severe weather shelter area until the warning has expired or has been canceled according to the broadcast media. No public “all-clear” siren will sound.
Severe Weather Shelter Areas
If you are inside a building when severe weather strikes, stay away from windows and areas with wide free-span roofs (e.g. main corridors, cafeterias). While no shelter area can be described as entirely safe, the shelter areas listed are the most secure shelter areas in the residence halls.
McElroy Tunnel and Carkoski Commons
The shelter area is the lower level tunnel under McElroy (accessible through E Hall east stairwell) and the corridor of Carkoski Commons. Enter the shelter area through any stairwell leading into the lower level of McElroy and Carkoski Commons.
Weather Shelter
