Friday, April 30, 2010

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Poweshiek County)

 

Hello all,

 

The national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Poweshiek County.   There could be winds as high as 60mph and large size hail.  Please be alert to severe weather throughout the day and weekend.  Please listen radio, tv and other news media outlets for the latest on the weather throughout the day and weekend.

 

Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather  for information concerning severe weather shelter areas for the campus and additional information concerning severe weather at Grinnell College.

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Briscoe,

Campus Security

269-4600

 

 

 

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Student Houses/Residence Hall Fire Drills Tonight

 

Hello all,

 

Campus Safety & Security will be doing the annual campus fire drills for the student houses and residence halls tonight (Thursday) at 7pm.     Please evacuate the student houses and residence halls when you hear the fire alarms sound.  Thanks,

 

Campus Safety & Security

641-269-4600

 

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Campus Power Outages

 

Hello all,  the campus will be experiencing power outages throughout the day and hopefully the outages will not be long in duration.   Alliant Energy the power company is aware of the outages and they are working in the area.

 

Please be patient while we work through these outages,

 

Thanks,

 

Steve Briscoe

Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

Update: (Tornado Drill Cancelled Today between 10:00-10:30am)

 

Campus Wide Drill cancelled today Wednesday April 7, 2010, between 10:00-10:30am.

 

Drill Cancelled-Grinnell College Campus Wide Tornado Drill Cancelled Today (Wednesday April 7)

 

The Grinnell College campus will not participate in the statewide tornado drill today.  A tornado drill will take place at a later date for the Grinnell College campus.  However, this morning between 10:00am and 10:30pm, the state of Iowa will participate in a test of the statewide tornado warning system. The city of Grinnell will activate the emergency weather sirens, and air messages over emergency radios.  This will be a test only.

 

The Campus Safety & Security Office urges everyone on campus to take this opportunity to become familiar with how you would deal with a true weather emergency and become aware of your surroundings and where you would go to seek shelter. 

 

Please go to the Campus Safety & Security website at http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather for information concerning "Preparing for Severe Weather" at Grinnell College.

 

Have a great day,

 

Captain Trisha Rooda

Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Coordinator

1432 East Street

Grinnell, IA 50112

Office: 641-269-4600

FX:  641-269-4802

 

 

 

Update: Power on Campus/Storm Related Problems

The power to the campus was restored at around 4:10am, wednesday morning. Please report any damage or other problems that you are experiencing to the Campus Safety & Security Office. Facilities Management workers are on campus at this time handling different problems and alarms throughout the campus.

Steve Briscoe,
Campus Safety & Security
641-269-4600

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Power Outage on Campus Update (10:32pm)

 

Hello all,

 

The power is beginning to come back on in some locations in Grinnell now.    It is still unknown as to when it will be restored on campus. 

 

Steve Briscoe, 

Campus Safety & Security,

 269-4600

 

Tornado Warning Expired for Poweshiek County (All Clear)

 

The Tornado Warning has just expired for our area.  Please resume your normal activities and stay alert for changing weather throughout the night.

 

Steve Briscoe,  Campus Safety & Security

269-4600

 

Weather Update: Tornado Warning Issued Until 8:15pm

 

The National Weather Service has now issued a Tornado Warning for Poweshiek County.    Please listen for the city of Grinnell siren to sound which will mean a Tornado is close.  Please seek shelter at this time.

 

National Weather Service Warning Info

A TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been sighted, or is imminent. If a tornado warning has been issued for your area, move to your pre-designated place of safety.

If you are on campus when a tornado warning has been issued, you should move to the lower level of whatever building you are in. DO NOT go outside to check the weather. If an underground area is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. Crouch down against a wall or get under a sturdy piece of furniture. Auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with high, wide-span roofs do not offer good protection. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.

Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather  for information concerning severe weather shelter areas for the campus and additional information concerning severe weather at Grinnell College.

 

Steve Briscoe,

Campus Security

269-4600

 

 

 

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning/ Tornado Watch (Grinnell College)

 

Hello all,  we are currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning now and a Tornado Watch.   Please stay alert to changing weather in our area and listen to the radio and watch TV for any updates.   I will send out weather updates as the weather changes.  Please visit the following website http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather for things you can do during this severe weather period.  Below are the different warnings that are given by the National Weather Service.  

National Weather Service Warnings

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Severe thunderstorms are occurring, or imminent. Keep in mind that tornadoes occasionally develop in areas where severe thunderstorm watches or warnings are in effect. Remain alert to signs of an approaching tornado and seek shelter if threatening conditions exist.

A TORNADO WATCH: Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location.

A TORNADO WARNING: A tornado has been sighted, or is imminent. If a tornado warning has been issued for your area, move to your pre-designated place of safety.

If you are on campus when a tornado warning has been issued, you should move to the lower level of whatever building you are in. DO NOT go outside to check the weather. If an underground area is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. Crouch down against a wall or get under a sturdy piece of furniture. Auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other structures with high, wide-span roofs do not offer good protection. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.

Steve Briscoe, Campus Security,  269-4600

 

 

April 7th Wednesday Morning (Statewide Tornado Drill)

 

Severe Weather Awareness Week - April 5-9, 2010

 

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service have declared the week of April 5th through April 9th, 2010 Severe Weather Awareness Week.  

 

Severe Weather Awareness Week is an annual event to remind Iowans that severe weather is part of living in our state and that understanding the risks and how to respond to them can save lives. 2008 was a historic year across Iowa with 105 tornadoes including the EF5 tornado that struck Parkersburg and other areas in northeast Iowa.

 

During Severe Weather Awareness Week, the National Weather Service will promote severe-weather safety by issuing informative Public Information Statements. The highlight of the week will be the statewide tornado drill on Wednesday morning, April 7, 2010.

 

Please visit the Campus Safety & Security website at  http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/weather  for information concerning severe weather shelter areas for the campus and additional information concerning severe weather at Grinnell College.

 

Thank you.

 

Captain Trisha Rooda

Grinnell College Campus Safety & Security Coordinator

1432 East Street

Grinnell, IA 50112

Office: 641-269-4600

FX:  641-269-4802