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Natural Disasters
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California State University, Stanislaus may be subjected to severe dust storms which usually occur during the fall and early winter months. These storms can cause disruption of transportation, communications and electrical power. The campus would not normally be severely impacted by a storm unless sufficiently strong winds caused utilities failures, downed trees and flying limbs, severe reduction in visibility, or dust overloads in building mechanical systems.
All Emergency Weather Incident Response
While the EOC would not normally be activated, the campus would be closed by administrative decision, and students, faculty and non-essential staff would be sent home. In the case of a severe storm causing significant damage to the University, the EOC would be activated.
- If required, the campus emergency communications system would be activated to notify the campus population of the closure directive.
- If a severe windstorm occurs take cover in a building along an interior wall staying away from windows.
- Drop to your knees with your back to the windows and knees together.
- Clasp both hands behind your head covering your neck.
- Leaning over bury your face between your arms and legs.
- Close your eyes tightly.
- Try to remain calm and stay in place until the windstorm stops.
- As soon as possible move away from windows and overhead fixtures.
Remain inside if it is safe, otherwise evacuate the area. If power goes out see Power & Utility Outage.
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