Hurricane / Tornado
In the event of inclement weather or other emergency situations, all members of the College community should listen to area radio and television stations for announcements regarding the operation of the College. In addition, announcements regarding closings or delays will be posted on the CPCC website and on the College’s cable station, CPCC TV 17. When the College closes, all classes at all campuses are canceled. Examples of inclement weather include severe thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, flooding, snowstorms and ice storms.

If classes are in session and a tornado warning is in effect (a tornado has been spotted in the area), CPCC employees and students should follow these guidelines:

Seek shelter immediately.
Move to the lowest level of the building. If there is a basement in your building, use this area.
Move to the interior area of the building (inner hallways, inner rooms).
Stay away from windows, skylights, and other glass areas.
Stay out of areas with a large roof expanse (auditoriums and gyms).
CPCC employees will receive information by email and on the CPCC website when tornado warning announcements are made by the National Weather Service. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar in the area. Please share this information with your students.

For safe locations in your building click here

For more information on tornadoes click here