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This Policy is designed to assist Suffolk University in responding to tornadoes and maintaining services when those events occur that may prevent employees or students from entering or leaving the University for an extended period of time.

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• After the tornado passes, check for injuries and administer first aid if necessary and if qualified. DO NOT move victims unless absolutely necessary
• Report injuries and damage to the Suffolk University Police Department via 8111 or 617-573-8111, then Risk Management at extension 8611 or 617-573-8611, or riskmanagement@suffolk.edu. If not possible to call, then notify in person if safe to do so
• Upon notification by emergency personnel, evacuate a damaged building to your designated assembly site. DO NOT use the elevators. Bring emergency supplies, warm clothing and purses/wallets with you; close all doors behind you
• Replace telephone handsets that have been shaken off. DO NOT use telephones except to report fires or medical emergencies
• DO NOT use matches, lighters or other open flames
• Assist persons with disabilities
• Notify emergency personnel as soon as possible of the location of anyone unable to evacuate the building
• DO NOT return to an evacuated building unless directed to do so by emergency personnel
• DO NOT enter a parking structure until you are told it is safe by emergency personnel
• Access www.suffolk.edu for updated information as it becomes available
• If outdoors, watch for downed power lines and possible falling debris
• Do not enter damaged buildings. Return only when campus officials deem the building(s) to be safe
• The Suffolk University Police Department will control access to affected areas, and in conjunction with Risk Management, will make evaluations to determine if further actions are warranted