Introduction and Assumptions

During a situation where severe weather has impacted the university (on any campus) a report should be made to the Louisville Office of the National Weather Service. This information provides historical information to the university and also assists the Weather Service in classifying and defining storm impacts.

Conditions Warranting Reporting

The following weather conditions should be reported to the Louisville Office of the National Weather Service (NWS):

• Tornados or Funnel Clouds.
• Damaging winds (i.e., winds that blow down trees, power lines, etc.) or winds greater than 50 mph.
• Hail that is nickel size (0.88”) or larger.
• Flooding of buildings or major roadways.
• Major snowfall or ice accumulation.

Reporting Methodology

Reporting weather conditions as outlined above shall be made by email or phone. If the weather conditions have the potential to cause loss of life or injuries should be reported via phone if possible.

• Telephone – 800.292.5588
• Email – w-lmk.webmsater@noaa.gov
• Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Louisville.gov

Department Actions

Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS)

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is the primary notification unit for severe weather for the University. Even though information may be obtained from other units, the Assistant Director of DEHS will notify the NWS. Once the primary notification is made, the Assistant Director of DEHS will notify the other persons with notification responsibilities to prevent duplication of the report.

Vice President for Business Affairs

The Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs (VPBA) is the secondary notification unit for the University. The Senior Project Manager is the responsible person for notification if the primary person is unavailable. Once the notification is made, the Senior Project Manager will notify the other persons with notification responsibilities to prevent duplication of the report.

HSC Bio-Medical Engineering

Bio-Medical Engineering is the third notification unit for the University. The HSC Emergency Management Coordinator is the responsible person for notification if the primary person is unavailable. Once the notification is made, the HSC Emergency Management Coordinator will notify the other persons with notification responsibilities to prevent duplication of the report.

Units with Assigned Responsibilities

Environmental Health and Safety
Vice President for Business Affairs
HSC Bio-Medical Engineering