Although weather conditions may necessitate the closing of the

University, such occasions are extremely rare. The University's

academic programs, courses, classes, seminars and offices will

continue and remain open, except in the most unusual

circumstances.

When a decision is made to close the University--that is, a

decision to cancel classes and to close University offices--an

official announcement will be made by means of radio and

television reports. When information is not conveniently

available through public news media, verification of the

University's status is available on the ISU Infoline (237-7777).

The decision to close the University because of weather

conditions will be made by the University President, or designee.

When a decision is made to close the University because of

weather conditions, certain institutional services must continue

on an emergency basis. When possible, services at the following

locations will be continued:

1. University Arena

2. Student Health Center

3. Facilities Management (designated staff)

4. University Power Plant

5. Residence Halls

6. Public Safety Office

Supervisors of these services are responsible for maintaining

sufficient staff in such circumstances. Activities scheduled for

Hulman Memorial Student Union and Hulman Center may

require University staff coverage. Facilities for plant and animal

research will be staffed by the appropriate departments.

Additional emergency needs will be addressed and responded to

by the appropriate vice president.

When a tornado has been sighted which places the campus area

in danger, a siren will be sounded. All persons on campus should

immediately move inside and go to shelter areas designated on

emergency procedures signs posted in campus buildings. In

general, the best shelter is below ground level or in lower interior

areas of reinforced concrete buildings out of sight of windows

and glass doors.

Persons responsible for offices, laboratories, and other facilities

should develop procedures for securing facilities against theft

during a severe weather warning or drill.