CODE RED is to be decided upon by the Principal or designee depending on the situation and severity of the occurrence. Doors are locked and no one is moving inside the building. No one permitted to enter or leave the building.
CODE YELLOW is used to alert teachers, faculty, and staff of a situation that could develop into a CODE RED situation. Normal teaching may continue at this time. Doors are locked and there is restricted movement inside the building. Administrators may isolate and shut down specific hallways or areas of the school to search.
CODE BLUE is used to advise teachers, faculty, and staff of sudden and severe weather conditions that are present or which may be developing. Doors are unlocked but there is restricted movement inside the building.
CODE GREEN is used to advise everyone that all previous codes have been lifted and that school functions should return to normal.
Tornado Preparedness for Your Family
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WATCH AND A WARNING
BEFORE THE STORM
WHEN A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED, OR WHEN THREATENING CONDITIONS EXIST
DURING A TORNADO WARNING