Senior Week
Celebrate. Engage. Connect. A week-long series of events for members of the
Senior Class, these events immediately follow finals and last through
Commencement. The purpose of Senior Week is to provide graduating seniors
the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments, reflect upon their Carleton
experience, and engage and connect with Carleton. Senior Week is coordinated
by the Office of College Communications and the Student Activities Office.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies can happen without warning. Being prepared physically and
psychologically to handle accidents or disasters is an individual and an
organizational responsibility. Your safety is of primary importance. Above all,
remain calm.
If you have questions concerning a situation or if you would like additional
information regarding emergency preparedness, contact Security Services at
(507) 222-4444 (x4444 from a campus phone) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or
visit
.
For additional emergency information go to: go.carleton.edu/emergency
Tornado and Severe Weather Safety
When severe weather is mentioned, the type most frequently anticipated is
probably the tornado-producing thunderstorm. It's important to remember that
all thunderstorms are potentially dangerous. They can produce heavy rain and
flooding, damaging hail, strong straight-line winds and frequent lightning
strikes. Outdoor warning sirens are sounded when a tornado or severe weather
warning is issued, but if threatening weather is approaching, you should not wait
for the sirens to sound before seeking shelter.
The city will sound a siren (tested the first Wednesday of each month) whenever
a tornado or severe weather has been sighted in Rice or surrounding counties.
When the siren sounds you should:
1.
Seek shelter immediately. Note the
Severe Weather Shelter
location
sign(s) in your building or go to the lowest level of the building you
are in, preferably a basement. Lay down on the floor in a central
hallway as close to the wall as possible. Stay away from windows or
doors.
2.
Do not
use elevators.
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