Jun 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Student Handbook

Severe Weather/Tornado


MGCCC continuously monitors weather conditions. Stay informed about current conditions:

Watch – A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather or tornados to develop. Monitor conditions, and be ready to take action.

Warning – A warning means that severe weather or tornados have been identified by radar or by spotters. Immediate action is necessary.

If a warning is issued:

Follow your building’s severe weather/tornado response plan.
Move to a room with few or small windows and on the lowest level.
Assist others, as needed.

Laboratories should be secured. Turn off gas burners and other equipment that could cause additional hazards.

Do not attempt to drive during dangerous conditions. Move to a safe building and follow the instructions above.

Sheltering from severe weather

Move to the lowest floor and into an interior room.
If possible, avoid sheltering in rooms with windows.
Stay completely in the room, and cover your head and neck.