URGENT SAFETY ALERT: SHELTER IN PLACE IMMEDIATELY

Active severe weather warning in effect now. Possible tornado or damaging high winds. Issued: [Insert date/time].

Stop normal activity and move to shelter now

All employees, visitors, contractors, and on-site personnel must shelter in place immediately. Move quickly and calmly to the nearest designated safe area. Do not wait for additional instructions before moving to shelter.

Immediate actions

1. Move quickly and calmly to the nearest designated safe area.

2. Stay away from windows, glass doors, exterior walls, atriums, lobbies, and open areas.

3. Do not use elevators. Use stairs only if needed to reach a safe area.

4. Bring your phone if it is immediately available, but do not delay moving to shelter.

5. Assist visitors, contractors, and anyone who may need help reaching a safe area.

Designated safe areas in the building

Go to the closest interior shelter area below. Choose the nearest safe location and remain there until the official all-clear is issued.

Primary shelter areas

• Interior stairwells away from exterior glass

• Lower-level or basement corridors

• Marked severe-weather shelter areas

Additional interior areas

• Interior conference rooms without windows

• Restrooms or storage rooms in the building core

• Interior hallways away from windows and exterior doors

Edit building-specific locations before sending

[Building A: Basement hallway near Rooms B101–B110]

[Building B: Interior corridor outside Conference Rooms 2A–2C]

[Floor 3: Interior stairwell landing and windowless core conference rooms]

While sheltering

Sit or crouch low and protect your head and neck. Keep walkways clear. Silence phones except for emergency use. Monitor official company updates only.

Managers and wardens

Direct people to interior shelter areas. Account for team members when safe to do so. Report urgent issues, injuries, or blocked routes to Security or Facilities immediately.

Do not leave the shelter area

Do not go outside, move vehicles, stand near windows to watch the weather, or return to work areas. Remain sheltered until an official all-clear is issued by Security, Facilities, or company leadership.

Emergency contacts and update channels

Security Desk: [Insert phone number]

Facilities Hotline: [Insert phone number]

Local emergency number: 911 or [Insert local emergency number]

Updates will be sent through [SMS alert system], [company intranet], and email. Next update will be sent as soon as information is available.

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