DUSON Emergency Awareness: Tips to Keep You Safe During a Hurricane

​DUSON is committed to the safety of its faculty, staff and students. This month’s awareness focuses on hurricanes and what you can do to stay safe:

• Listen to a weather radio or the local news for the latest updates.
• Ensure all windows and exterior doors are closed prior to the storm.
• Avoid windows and doors with glass panels.
• Put as many walls as possible between you and the exterior of the building. Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level.
• Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull — it could be the eye of the storm, and the winds will pick up again.
• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
• Avoid areas where chemicals are stored.
• Avoid elevators.
• Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after the hurricane or tropical storm has ended.
• Any flooding or property damage should be reported to the DUSON Director of Facilities Tina Leiter at tina.leiter@duke.edu or (919) 698-7056 so crews can respond quickly. Unless a situation is life-threatening, crews may wait until after dangerous winds have subsided before responding.
• Any potential safety-related issues, such as downed trees or power lines, should be reported immediately to Duke Police at (919) 684-2444 or the DUSON Director of Facilities Tina Leiter at tina.leiter@duke.edu or (919) 698-7056.
• Monitor emergency.duke.edu or call 684-INFO for updates.