TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute and/or post.]
FR: Ron Wright, Director Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning
DA: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
RE: Tornado Awareness Sessions

—Tornado Awareness—

The training is FREE and available to all Purdue University faculty, staff, and students.

Presenter: Tom Cooper, Fire Safety Specialist

When: Friday, March 7, 14, or 21 2008, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM
.
Where: Police Department in the Terry Conference Room
205 South Martin Jischke Drive
(Enter through side door—facing Intramural Drive)

Please RSVP to Mary Stair at 49-41424.

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Cooper at tncooper@purdue.edu or Ron Wright at rdwright@purdue.edu; or call 494-0446.

Content Overview:

— SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS STRATEGY

— RESPONSE ACTIONS

— ACTIONS TO TAKE AFTER THE EVENT

TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.]
FR: Carol A. Shelby, Senior Director, Environmental Health & Public Safety
DA: February 21, 2008
RE: Severe Weather-Tornadoes & Thunderstorms

Purdue University is located in a region of the United States that is susceptible to dangerous weather events such as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. On average, there are 23 tornadoes reported in Indiana annually. Faculty, staff, and students can better prepare themselves to respond to severe weather by considering the following:

I. Preparation

- Locate an accessible basement or corridor in your building.
- Identify sheltered areas away from glass & exterior walls.
- Stay informed through local media sources when severe weather is predicted or expected.
- Obtain a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio with a warning alarm tone. Check the batteries monthly.
- Keep a flashlight in your office/work area, and check the batteries once per month.
- Contact Tom Cooper, Safety and Security, for more information on Tornadoes.

II. Response

a. A "Tornado Warning" issued by the National Weather Service means a tornado has been sighted and you must seek shelter immediately. When an exterior siren sounds or a NOAA weather radio sounds a warning alarm tone, you must seek shelter immediately. (Exterior sirens will sound for three minutes.)
- Proceed to the lowest floor of any building.
- Position yourself in an interior corridor away from windows or glass.

b. A "Tornado Warning" can be considered ALL CLEAR when the National Weather Service states that the "Tornado Warning" has expired. Local radio and television can be used as a source for the expiration of the "Tornado Warning" time period.

c. Always remain in a place of shelter until you receive an all-clear message or until you are sure the tornado has passed.

d. Dial 911 (Purdue Dispatch) to report any emergency conditions resulting from the storm.

e. Stay out of damaged buildings.

f. Avoid buildings and areas with broken utility lines (i.e., gas, electric, water).

III. Additional Information
- For detailed actions concerning Tornado Emergencies, see the web at http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/pdf/tornado_procedures.pdf
- Free Tornado Awareness Sessions are available. Visit this web site for more details: http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/pdf/tornado_awareness_2008.pdf
- See Executive Memorandum No. C-35 for University policies related to Adverse Weather.
- Contact Ron Wright at 494-0446 for assistance in developing emergency response procedures in your area.

TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.]
FR: Physical Facilities
DA: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
RE: Update: Stewart Center Closure Sun., March 16

Stewart Center will not open on Sunday, March 16 until 1 p.m. The Hicks Undergraduate Library will also be closed until 1:00 p.m.

A construction crane will be on site delivering air handling equipment to Stewart Center during this closure period.

Stewart Center and Hicks Library are both expected to open at 1:00 p.m.

No parking will be permitted on the north side of Stewart Center. All spaces will be closed from Oval Drive to the dock area at Stewart to allow sufficient space for construction traffic. Please see the attached map located here: http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/pdf/Stewart_Center.pdf

TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.]
FR: Physical Facilities
DA: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
RE: University St. Garage - Entrance Restriction on Waldron; Traffic
Restriction on Third

The Waldron Street entrance for the University Street Parking Garage
will be unavailable from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 10 and
Thursday, March 13. This entrance will be blocked by a crane. Please use
the University Street and Second Street entrances during these time
periods.

The crane will lift materials over Third Street to work on the northwest
corner of the garage. Therefore, traffic restrictions will be in place
along Third Street. Flagmen will be on site directing traffic.

Please use caution in this area.

TO: Building Deputies
FR: Bruce High, Wade Power Plant Manager
DA: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
RE: Wade Utility Plant to Conduct Steam Blows

The Wade Utility Plant will conduct high pressure steam blows to clean the inside of new steam piping. These steam blows are planned for Thursday and Friday, January 17 & 18 as well as Tuesday and Wednesday, January 22 & 23. These blows are necessary to assure complete cleanliness of the new steam pipe installation as part of the Boiler #2 upgrades.

The sounds will consist of periodic loud "pops" which will be followed by a progressively louder rushing noise, similar to the sounds of a jet airplane taking off. Each blow will last from 3 or 4 minutes and up to 10 minutes or so. There will be a series of these blows each day.

Marstellar Parking Garage Closure:

The Marstellar Parking Garage will be closed for maintenance work December 26, 2007, through January 4, 2008.

Lynn Hall Service Drive (east side):

The service drive on the east side of Lynn Hall is closed for the emergency repair of a chilled water leak. The drive is expected to reopen Friday, December 21, 2007.

Effective Tuesday, December 18, 2007, the sidewalk and parking lot on the west side of the 4th Street and Russell Street intersection will be closed for an emergency sewer replacement project. This project will also eliminate some parking spaces in the residence hall parking lot south of Wiley Hall. This project is scheduled to be completed by Monday, January 7, 2008.

A map of the area is available here: http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/pdf/russell_fourth.pdf

Water Valve Installation along Horticulture Drive
On Monday, December 17, 2007, a utility crew will be installing a new water valve along Horticulture Drive. Water will be redirected and no buildings will be without water. However, when the water main is turned back on, some buildings in the area may receive some discolored water for a short period of time when faucets etc...are used. Simply run the water for a few moments until the water runs clear.

South University Street Sidewalk To Open December 20
The South University Street Sidewalk (west sidewalk in front of Hansen and Agricultural and Biological Engineering), having been barricaded due to a tunnel top project, is expected to open for pedestrian traffic on December 20, 2007.

PMU (Loading Dock Disruption)
The sewer lining project work at the Purdue Memorial Union loading dock may affect deliveries in that area during the next two weeks.

Young Hall (Parking Space Disruption)
Renovations at Young Hall are underway. A construction freight elevator will be installed on the west side of the building. Several parking spaces are unavailable. Please use caution in the area.

An estimated 33 million homes will have natural Christmas trees this holiday season. Visit this link to view a video showing the danger of a dry Christmas tree:
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/treefire.shtm