The weather alert monitor in the Circulation Department automatically broadcasts a National Weather Service Bulletin. When the weather bulletin indicates there is severe weather approaching and advises people to seek shelter immediately, the following announcement is broadcast over the PA system by a permanent member of the Circulation department (or her/his designate).
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS JUST ISSUED A SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN FOR THE FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THIS BUILDING. CONGREGATE IN OPEN AREAS AND CORRIDORS. STAY AWAY FROM BOOKSTACKS AND EXTERIOR WINDOWS.
EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON. PLEASE REMAIN ON THE LOWER LEVEL UNTIL AN "ALL CLEAR" IS ANNOUNCED.
(Repeat three times)
Upon hearing the PA warning, designated Library staff involved with the fire evacuation procedures will:
- Evacuate the Upper Level and Main Level only - no fire alarm will be sounded.
- Route all people to the Lower Level, rather than to the outside.
- Stay with the people - congregate them in open areas and corridors, away from bookstacks and exterior windows - keep them calm.
- Wait for the ALL CLEAR signal.
A Circulation Department staff member will move the weather alert monitor to the Lower Level information area where official reports an ALL CLEAR from the National Weather Service can be received. Upon receipt of an ALL CLEAR bulletin, a circulation staff member will announce over the PA system:
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS JUST ISSUED AN "ALL CLEAR" BULLETIN.
(Repeat two times)
If the PA system does not work, the ALL CLEAR bulletin will be transmitted in person.