Tornado Threat Policy

St. Luke’s Eye Care and Laser Center recognizes that a Tornado is possible.

If a tornado should occur, the staff member should take the following actions:

• Remain calm
• Clear all desktops and workstations of paper/documents
• If you have time before the storm strikes, move any outdoor furniture, garbage cans and similar items inside.  This will prevent them from becoming flying debris
• Pay attention to severe weather advisories issued by the National Weather Services and local authorities
• Move all staff and patients to the basement
• Stay away from windows, mirrors or anything that might shatter
• If you are unable to get to the basement, go to interior hallway areas or the Patient education room
• Small rooms are typically safer than larger rooms
• Get under a sturdy table or desk or brace yourself in a doorway or corner
• Once the tornado is over, move carefully and with caution watching for fallen items, debris, or broken glass.  Do not rush for the exit. 
• Use a flashlight for light if needed.  Do not use a lighted match or electrical switches in case of gas leaks
• Check for injured and trapped persons.  Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury
• Check for fires and extinguish them with a fire extinguisher.  If unable to extinguish the fire, leave immediately

• Everyone will meet at the Steele Elementary School play ground, check in with the Safety Coordinator, Sandra Robben-Weber, and remain there until advised otherwise. 
• The Safety Coordinator, Sandra Robben-Weber will account for all personnel and will inform the emergency responders if anyone is missing.