Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place, & Lock-Down/ Lock-Out
WEATHER EMERGENCY + SHELTER & REFUGE
In the event of notification of severe weather, follow overhead announcement instructions. Severe weather warning include but are not limited to,
High Wind Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Tornado Warning
Winter Weather Warning
Shelter-in-place and refuge-in-place means finding a safe location indoors and staying there until you are given an “all clear” or told to evacuate. You may be asked to shelter in place because of an tornado; or chemical, radiological, or other hazard. In the event of notification to Shelter or seeking a Refuge-in-place (such as a severe weather warning), safely discontinue work and go to the nearest designated safe shelter.
Basic Actions
• Find rooms with storm shelter signage
• Stay away from windows, cover your head, and face the wall
Responder Actions
All MIDB personnel must follow these expectations during Weather Emergencies, to include:
Proceed to Weather Shelter if ordered by overhead public announcement
Stay away from windows, cover your head and face the wall
Assist differently-abled building occupants into Shelter spaces
Contact the PSECC 9-1-1 Dispatcher by phone calling 9-1-1
Update the MIDB Front Desk at 612-626-6440 if it does not put you in danger
Additional After Action Steps
Follow Actions to Take After an Emergency AND,
“All-Clear” messages do not mean it is safe to leave the building for travel
After a Severe Weather Event be prepared provide medical aid to injured occupants
After a Severe Weather Event be prepared for an “Evacuation Order”
Storm Shelter Area Signage and Maps
