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Polk County Currently Under Tornado Watch
POLK, IA
TORNADO WATCH:
Johnston’s Outdoor Severe Weather Sirens Not Working Properly
JPL Staff – In case you are not aware of this issue, please read Emergency Alert from the City of Johnston.
Peg
Bad weather
Just sending out a quick reminder about bad weather since we have been blessed with many new staff members.
When a tornado watch is issued for Polk County, we have signs at Circ that state we are under a tornado watch. These are posted on the front door, at circ, and at Ref.
When a warning occurs, here is what happends:
1. Circ locks the front doors and posts a sign on doors saying we are closed due to weather.
2. Circ Staff put the phone on night ring and makes an announcement the building is closed due to weather and all patrons MUST immediately go into the tornado shelter which is the restrooms.
3. Public Services sweeps the building and requires everyone to enter into the restrooms. All patrons must go in or leave the building.
4. Please remember to grab the emergency buckets located at Youth Services; Reference; and Circ. These buckets have coloring sheets, flashlights, etc. to help.
5. Public Services staff will grab a laptop computer to watch the weather and news to help know when the warning is over. PS wil also watch the outside doors for stragglers, etc.
All batteries in all flashlights have been replaced. Please refer to the Emergency Manual in Eric’s office for more information and location of all flashlights and emergency kits.