Emergency Communications Center

Emergency Update 7.4.09

Campus tornado sirens sounded this morning due to a mechanical error. Appropriate personnel are working on it.

 

Spring Weather Safety Tips

With spring on the South Plains comes the threat of severe weather. To insure their personal safety, members of the Texas Tech community should acquaint themselves with the following terms and precautions.

Watch:

Severe weather is possible in our area.

Monitor weather updates and be prepared to take cover.

Warning:

Severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property to those in the path of the storm.

• Seek inside shelter (any major Texas Tech building), move to an interior hallway on the lowest floor or basement and stay away from windows.
• If caught in the open away from shelter, lie face down in the deepest depression available (a ditch, culvert or ravine).
• More safety tips from FEMA:
  • Tornado
  • Thunderstorms and Lightning

 

If we face an emergency situation on campus, will you get the message?

Up to four telephone numbers can be registered in our TechAlert! Emergency Notification System.

Check your information and Get the Message!

Storm Ready Classes Available

Severe weather season is rapidly approaching and the Texas Tech Police Department is offering severe weather classes to better prepare the members of the Texas Tech Community for the upcoming severe weather season. Learn more.

Training Videos Available

Shots Fired: When Lightning Strikes provides guidance for surviving an active shooter situation. It is available to all faculty, staff and students with an eraider account. Be prepared, watch it today.

• Student Version.
• Faculty and Staff Version.

All faculty and staff should complete MentalHealthEdu

MentalHealthEdu is a 24/7 online program that provides information to help faculty and staff recognize signs of distress in students, communication tips for effective intervention and answers to questions about privacy laws.

It is made available to Texas Tech faculty and staff through the Division of Student Affairs. All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to complete the 30-minute program by going to www.mentalhealthedu.com and entering login ID 7MH229115. More information is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/news/stories/08/01-mentalhealthedu.php.