Safe room rules

Pea Ridge School District

Tornado safe room

Maximum Occupancy 864

Safe Room Procedures:

• Safe Room doors automatically unlock with the first "Tornado Warning" siren

• Safe Room closes when the "Tornado Warning" expires

• Safe Room is not designed to accommodate pets

• Safe Room and school campuses are smoke/alcohol/drug free facilities according to Arkansas law

• Safe Room doors are to remain closed at all times

Priority Occupation

• Students and school staff have first priority during the school day

• Safe Room opens after school hours for community shelter during tornado warnings

General Information

• The Safe Room Manager will be wearing a MIC (manager In Charge) vest

• He or she has access to severe weather information and can answer questions

• The Safe Room is not stocked with food, cots, pillows, or blankets

• When the Tornado Warning has expired, the Safe Room Manager will Close the facility

Rules

• No Pets

• No Weapons

• No Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco Products

• No Running/Horse[lay

• Only Minimal Personal Property

• No Repeated Entries/Exits