Sirens to sound March 17
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - As part of the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Agency will sound the all hazards sirens between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and again between 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on March 17.
As spring approaches, many people associate the sirens with tornadoes, said Ron Wright, director of university emergency preparedness. "The truth is that they are for all hazards, not just tornadoes. They might be activated in response to a hazardous materials situation, a civil disturbance such as an active shooter on campus, or any time police or fire department officials determine that the Purdue community should shelter in place.”
"The key phrase here is 'shelter in place.' I also want to note that the sirens are not designed to be heard inside every building, so don't be alarmed if you don't notice them.
Information about preparing for severe weather is available from the Purdue home page weather link or at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/weather.html
The Web page provides links to awareness pointers and information about recommended emergency kits.
Writer: Jeanne Norberg, 765-494-2084, jnorberg@purdue.edu
Source: Ron Wright, 765-494-0446, rdwright@purdue.edu