Emergency Preparedness

A member of the Allegheny Campus Community was involved in a traffic accident while crossing North Main St. The pedestrian who was conscious and alert after the incident has been transported to Meadville Medical Center for a medical evaluation and has spoken with their family. Meadville City Police are investigating this incident.
If you are experiencing immediate stress, you may call 988.

The emergency on the Allegheny College campus has ended. Power has been restored. Resume normal operations/activities.
Notify Public Safety at (814)332-3357 if you are still without power.

There is a utility/power failure at Allegheny College and some of the surrounding neighborhood. Penelec has been notified and is working to address the problem.
Remain calm. There is no need for evacuation. Students are reminded that candles (flames) are not permitted. Follow instructions from College officials or local authorities.
Public Safety is monitoring building access.
Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.

Contact Public Safety in the event of an emergency: 814-332-3357.

The emergency on the Allegheny College campus has ended. Resume normal operations/activities.

Report any storm related damage to Public Safety at 814-332-3357.

ATTENTION! The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for our area until 6:00 pm.

Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room away from windows. If you cannot get inside, crouch for protection beside a strong structure or lie in a low-lying area. Cover your head and neck with your arms or a piece of clothing.
Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.
Those in immediate danger contact Campus Safety at 814-332-3357 or dial 911.
Further updates will be sent as information is available.

ATTENTION! The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for our area.
Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room away from windows. If you cannot get inside, crouch for protection beside a strong structure or lie in a low-lying area. Cover your head and neck with your arms or a piece of clothing.
Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.
Those in immediate danger contact Campus Safety at 814-332-3357 or dial 911.
Further updates will be sent as information is available.

The tornado warning has expired. Resume normal operations/activities.

At 1:47pm, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Grand Valley, or 23 miles north of Oil City, moving northeast at 50 mph. This is northeast of campus.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include…
Spartansburg.

Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.
Those in immediate danger contact Campus Safety at 814-332-3357 or dial 911.
Further updates will be sent as information is available.

ATTENTION! The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for our area until 2:00pm.
Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room away from windows. If you cannot get inside, crouch for protection beside a strong structure or lie in a low-lying area. Cover your head and neck with your arms or a piece of clothing.
Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.
Those in immediate danger contact Campus Safety at 814-332-3357 or dial 911.
Further updates will be sent as information is available.

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