Tornadoes/Severe Thunderstorms

A tornado/severe thunderstorm WATCH means that tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are possible. In the event of a WATCH notification, you should remain alert and make plans for where you will go to take shelter in the event of a tornado/severe thunderstorm WARNING.

A tornado/severe thunderstorm WARNING means that tornadoes or severe thunderstorms have actually been sighted somewhere within the warning area.

If a Tornado Warning is Issued, Take Shelter Immediately

  • If you are INSIDE, go to the lowest level of the building. Spaces that provide protection can include interior hallways, closets, and bathrooms. Protect yourself from glass and other flying objects by couching low, putting your head down, and protecting the back of your head with your arms. Stay away from windows or glass doors.

  • If you are OUTSIDE, hurry to the lowest level of a nearby building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area if you cannot get inside.

  • If you are in a VEHICLE or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (as above).

  • Stay in a safe place and wait for an “all clear” alert.

For your safety, please review the below shelter locations by building.

Salem Academy and College Shelter Locations by Building

Academy Building – Hallway in front of the Auditorium

Alumni House – Main Hall basement back hallway behind Public Safety

Babcock Residence Hall (Salem Academy) – Basement area next to the vending machines and hallway right of the back stairwell

Bahnson Residence Hall – First floor back right bathroom hallway

Bitting Residence Hall - Basement

Bryant Hall/Fitness Center – Hallway between the old gym balcony and the athletic offices where old mailboxes are located

Clewell Residence Hall – Health Services Center back hall in the basement

Corrin Dinning Hall – Basement hallway outside of the Club Dining Room

Fine Arts Center – Middle hallway ground level

Gramley Library – Basement

Gramley Residence Hall – Church Street side basement, kitchen area and laundry room

Hanes House – Basement area straight back from the stairs

History Wing – Main Hall basement back hallway behind Public Safety

Inspector’s House – Basement

Lehman Hall - Basement

Main Hall – Basement back hallway and area near the mailroom

Science Building – Basement hallway

Shober House – Basement

Single Sisters House - Basement

South Residence Hall – Basement hallway

Strong Residence Hall – Basement laundry room

Student Center – Huber Theater

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