Seasonal Safety Planning

SEVERE WEATHER - ANYTIME IN OKLAHOMA

Would you know what to do in the event of a severe thunderstorm or tornado?

• Learn important information on how to be prepared at home (PDF)
• Find suggested buildings and best available refuge areas on the OU Norman Main Campus (PDF)
• Download a map of OU Norman Main Campus Student Housing and Greek Houses best available refuge areas (PDF)

EVERY LIGHTNING STORM CAN BE A RISK

"When thunder roars, go indoors!"

• Lightning Safety Myths and Facts (PDF)
• Lightning Safety (PDF)
• Lightning Science (PDF)
• More important information on Lightning Safety (PDF)

BEAT THE HEAT

Summers in Oklahoma can be very hot and humid. Know what to do if you experience heat stress or heat illness and the signs to look for. Below are some helpful fact sheets and links to sites where you can get more information.

• Heat Stress Fact Sheet (PDF) 
• Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (PDF)
• Heat Illness Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Execessive Heat Event Guidebook (PDF)
• Links to Useful Sites (PDF)

STAY SAFE IN COLDER WEATHER

During the Winter Months!
Have a Plan - Make a Kit - Stay Informed

• Winter Weather Preparedness (PDF)
  
• FEMA Winter Weather Guide (PDF)

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

Earthquakes have been on the rise in recent years in Oklahoma. In 2014 Oklahoma officially became the most seismically active state in the lower 48, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with 567 temblors magnitude 3.0 or greater. Below are some helpful fact sheets and links to sites where you can get more information about earthquakes.

• Earthquake Fast Facts (PDF)
• Earthquake Emergency Action Checklist (PDF)
• Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners (PDF)
• Earthquake Preparedness Guide: How to Stay Safe and Survive (PDF)
  
• Links to Useful Sites (PDF)