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• Unplug all unnecessary equipment and appliances, including sensitive electrical instruments, shut down then unplug computers
• Store all important items and equipment in safe areas away from windows; keep windows, curtains  and blinds closed
• When conditions warrant, move away from windows, and instruct others to do the same
• Seek appropriate shelter. The lowest possible level is usually the safest during a tornado. If unable to relocate to a lower level, put as many walls as possible between yourself and exterior building windows. Examples are interior stairwells, hallways, rooms, bathrooms or corridors
• If instructed to evacuate, follow evacuation procedures 
• If safe to do so, contact your supervisor upon leaving your department
• In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing, delayed opening or early closure of the University, announcements will be made via the University's Emergency Messaging System; no school closing notifications will be made before 5:30 a.m. School closing information will also be posted on the website.
• In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing,  delayed opening or early closure of the University, announcements will be made on the following radio and television stations, and websites:
• Radio stations: WBZ 1030 AM
• Television ChannelsStations: WBZ-TV Channel 4, WCVB-TV Channel 5, WHDH-TV Channel 7, FOX25-TV Channel 25, NECN's website
• Other: Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) participating members http://www.ribroadcasters.com/images/user/file/RIBA%20Stations.pdf
• Websites: www.suffolk.edu
• Please call 617-573-8262 for updated messages. Do not call the University Police Department, switchboard, administrative offices, radio, or television stations to verify University closing.

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