The week of Feb. 2 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia. Take time this week to prepare yourself for weather events that can affect campus and you.

• Monitor weather conditions when threatening storms are in the area.
• Know where you would shelter during a tornado warning. Seek shelter indoors, away from windows, and on the lowest level possible (preferably a basement). 
• Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts through the Georgia Tech Emergency Notification System (GTENS). You can register your cell phone number through Passport. 
• Download the Georgia Tech In Case of Crisis App to your smart phone or tablet to have emergency plans, procedures, guidance and tips at your fingertips. 
  • GT In Case of Crisis App for iPhone
  • GT In Case of Crisis App for Android

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Georgia Tech Office of Emergency Preparedness will conduct a full test of all emergency notification systems , including GTENS, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. 

For more information about severe weather, visit emergencypreparedness.gatech.edu and follow Emergency Preparedness on Facebook and Twitter.