If a thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is issued:

• Seek shelter in a sturdy building. Vehicles, trailers, and modular buildings may not provide good protection.
• Move to interior areas away from windows, doors, and outside walls.
• Stay indoors until the warning has expired.
• Report campus damages to the UF Police Department at (352) 392-1111.

Source: UF Department of Emergency Management (UFDEM)

Resources:

NWS – Severe Thunderstorm Safety

Ready.gov – Thunderstorms and Lightning

NWS – Tornado Safety

Ready.gov – Tornadoes

UFDEM Weather Ready – Severe Thunderstorm

UFDEM Weather Ready – Tornado

Training:

Local Weather Hazards for BECs

Version Date: August 2016