Inclement Weather | BEAP
Inclement Weather
The University of Georgia recognizes the potential threat that severe weather, particularly tornadoes, poses to the large, dispersed, and active University environment. The Tate Student Center will operate in accordance with the University of Georgia’s Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing Procedures.
Tornado Watch
A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when tornados are possible in the area. This means no tornadoes have been sighted but conditions are favorable for spawning tornados. Normal activities need not be interrupted during a watch unless threatening skies are observed. No action is necessary except to be prepared to act appropriately if the weather is downgraded to a warning.
Tornado Warning
A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar in the area. Upon notification, everyone in the Tate Student Center should proceed to the severe weather safe areas on the 1st floor. If time permits, take your personal belongings and secure your work computer (log off and shut down to minimize damage and potential loss of data). Make an announcement in all occupied areas for individuals to move immediately, but without panic, down to the 1st floor. Do not use the elevators. Everyone should remain in the severe weather safe areas until an “all clear” is given.
Inclement Weather Volunteers
These Tate Student Center staff members will oversee area evacuations and safe area arrivals of all students, staff, and visitors in the building.
| First Floor | Montrez Greene, Taylor Cain, Tim Smith, Greg Kirby, Becki Garrett, Charles Clark, and Joshua Garrett |
| Third Floor lobby | Dee Matthews, and Charisse Harper |
| Third Floor concourse | Jan Barham, and Josh Hudson |
| Tate Atrium | Jody Hall, and Whitney Cain |
| Fourth and Fifth Floors | Greg Albanese, and Frances Carithers |
Tornado Emergency Notification Methods
UGA’s Athens Campus has four outdoor tornado warning sirens which are activated by Athens-Clarke County during tornado warnings for the county. The outdoor tornado sirens are only intended to be heard by persons who are located outdoors. During an actual tornado warning for Clarke County, the sirens will sound for three minutes and then a 30-second pause will occur. After the pause, the sirens will sound again for three minutes with another 30-second pause. This sequence will continue until the warning is cancelled or expires. These sirens can be located at the State Botanical Gardens, on top of the Chemistry Building, at the end of Rogers Road, and on top of the East Campus Parking Deck.