By NICK VILLALOBOS & NATALIE SACKET
Staff Writers
With tornado season rapidly approaching, it is time to inform oneself of the safety protocols utilized on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus. Alva, Okla. is in the center of tornado alley, so it is of utmost importance to be weather aware in the coming months. If you are not familiar with safety protocals, do not fear. We have compiled the most important facts to know about tornado safety at Northwestern, including shelter locations and safety tips
Northwestern has a recommendations as to what safety guidelines should be followed in the event of severe weather. Included in today’s edition are tricks and tips that will help you remain safe in tornado season.
Know the items recommended for a first-aid kit
– Absorbant Compress
Dressings
– Adhesive bandages
(assorted sizes)
– Antibiotic ointment
– Antiseptic wipes
– Aspirin
– Cold Compress
– Disposable nonlatex
gloves
– Sterile gauze pads
– Tweezers
– First aid instruction
booklet
– Rubbing alcohol
– Small pair of scissors
– Heating pads
– Butterfly wound closures
– Oral thermometer
– Ibuprofen
– Cotton balls and swabs
– Adhesive medical tape
– Super glue
– Eye drops
Storm Preparedness Kit
– Three days worth of
non-perishable food
– Salt-free crackers
– Clean drinking
water (one gallon/
person)
– First aid kit (Refer
to first aid kit
supplies)
– Prescription medi-
cations (if currently
using them)
– Copies of impor-
tant documents, such
as insurance
policies, bank
records, etc. Store in
water-proof container.
– Cash or traveler’s
checks and change
– Sleeping bag or
warm blanket
– Complete change of
clothes
– Matches, in water
proof container
– Candles with long-
burning wick
– Personal hygiene
items
– NOAA Weather
Radio
– Flashlight
– Extra batteries
– Duct tape
– Pocket knife
Know your Northwestern Alva campus safety zones
Education Center
Basement. Access is available by elevator.
Vinson Hall
Basement. Access is available by elevator or at the base of either staircase.
Fine Arts
Basement. Access is available on the first floor, north wall across from the Office of Recruitment.
Science Building
First floor, east-west hallway.
Jesse Dunn
First floor bathrooms.
Health and Sports Science Building
South end of main north-south hallway.
Residence Halls
First floor, interior hallway.
If you are unable to seek shelter in any of these facilities, move indoors as quickly as possible and move to an interior hallway or small room at the lowest level of the structure, away from windows. Avoid upper floors, large glassed areas, gymnasiums and auditoriums.
These safety locations are posted on informational posters throughout campus if you ever have a question of where you need to go when a severe storm strikes; however, it is best to become familiar with safe zones ahead of time.