Severe Weather

How do you respond when notified of severe weather?

Be Prepared

Mississippi has a high risk for severe weather including damaging winds, thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hail, and tornadoes. In collaboration with the National Weather Services, UMMC has a two-tiered response for severe weather events.

Take Action

If the National Weather Service places the campus under a severe weather warning, a Weather Warning will be issued.

Actions to take when Weather Warning has been issued:

• Seek shelter in an interior room away from windows. If the room has windows, close curtains or blinds.
• Prepare to take action to protect yourself and others.
• In patient care areas, begin steps to protect patients as appropriate.

Take Action

If the National Weather Service determines that the campus is under an eminent threat, a Weather Emergency will be issued.

Actions to take when Weather Emergency has been issued:

• Seek immediate shelter in the nearest safe area and direct others as well.
• Protect patients as appropriate.