Environmental Health and Safety Department at Iowa State University Ames, IA
Ames, Iowa
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Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
We're on repeat. Please move vehicles off snow routes to avoid being fined and towed.
More @cityofames information:
❄️ Snow response, cityofames.org/government/de…
❄️ Snow plow tracker, gis.cityofames.org/images/sn…
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
It will be bitter cold this weekend & into next week.
Limit time outdoors & make sure to cover exposed skin when stepping outside. Hypothermia/frostbite are both dangerous conditions. Know the signs. #ReadyIA
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ALT Bitter Cold YOU- Dress in layers. Cover exposed skin. Limit outdoor time. Check on neighbors. YOUR CAR- Keep gas tank 1/2+ full. Pack safety kit w/ blankets. Maintain tire pressure. Notify family if traveling. YOUR PETS- Bring outdoor pets inside. Cover & check paws. Limit outdoor time. Provide shelter. YOUR HOME- Check CO Detectors. Slow drip faucets. Monitor furnace. Practice space heater safety.
ALT Avoid frostbite & hypothermia When the weather is cold, stay indoors or dress in layers to prevent serious health problems. Wear hat that covers ears, scarf that covers face/nose, water-resistant winter coat, gloves/mittens that cover entire hand, water-resistant boots. Signs of frostbite Redness/pain in any skin area, a white or grayish-yellow skin area, skin that feels firm or waxy, numbness. Signs of hypothermia Shivering, fumbling hands (adults), confusion/memory loss (adults), exhaustion/drowsiness (adults/infants), bright red/cold skin (infants).
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
At #UNGA, Dr Bruce Aylward explains what Universal Health Coverage is and what countries need to do to get back on track to achieve #HealthForAll ⬇️
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
🌪📢Outdoor Siren Warning System will be tested at 10am TODAY! Sirens will sound, but this is only a test/drill as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Remember, this is only a TEST!
#SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek #TornadoDrill #SirenTEST
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
When the sun is not our friend...The combination of the sun initially heating up the roads, blowing snow melting on the roads and temperatures now falling into the teens has led to icy road conditions becoming common across #iawx. This is an example south of Ames around 230 pm.
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Okay, back to our regularly scheduled January.
A wintry mix will expand across the area tomorrow, transitioning over to snow midday to late afternoon. Conditions will deteriorate rapidly in the afternoon with tricky travel expected through the late afternoon and evening. #iawx
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
📢Regularly scheduled monthly outdoor siren warning system TEST today at 10am. Remember, this is only a test!
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Arctic cold air & strong NW winds will create wind chill values of 30 to 40 below today & near 45 below tonight into Fri AM. These temps could be life threatening if you become stranded making travel hazardous through Fri with significant blowing snow/blizzard conditions.
#iawx
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Due to the severe weather forecast, #IowaState will partially close on Thursday, Dec. 22. All winter session classes will meet virtually as scheduled. As a reminder, the university will be fully closed Dec. 23, Dec. 26-27, and Jan. 2.
ℹ️ news.iastate.edu/news/2022/1…
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
📢Regularly scheduled monthly outdoor siren warning system TEST today at 10am. Remember, this is only a test!
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Here’s the scene on campus LIVE as the rain and very strong winds move in.
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
A #Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of #NE, #KS, #IA, & #MN until 8 PM CST. Severe, damaging winds are the primary threat, but a couple of tornadoes are possible. For the latest warning information follow: @NWSTopeka @NWSOmaha @NWSHastings @NWSTwinCities @NWSDesMoines
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Storms in central Nebraska and central Kansas are moving east-northeast 70-80 mph. Expected to be in the Des Moines Metro by around 5 PM tonight, right at about rush hour. Highly recommend to get home sooner or wait it out at the office. #iawx
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Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
While we're certainly not strangers to wind in this state, the expected winds tomorrow are quite rare (possibly historic for this type of event).
Exercise extreme caution if traveling along east-west oriented roads, especially in high profile vehicles. #iawx
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
The Storm Prediction Center has upgrade the severe weather outlook to a Moderate Risk for portions of central & northern IA, mainly for wind but there is also a tornado potential. Storms that form will be moving extremely fast, so remain weather aware with safe shelter nearby.
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
⚠️ In additional to the widespread very strong winds, severe thunderstorms are also possible today. The primary threats would be damaging wind, enhanced beyond what is already occurring, and a few tornadoes as well. Have safe shelter nearby and be ready to act quickly. #iawx
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Please stay aware of the severe weather threat for our area tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 15). A high wind warning has been issued.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon through the evening, some of which could become severe. Threats with any severe weather include damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Stay tuned for updates as further details continue to unfold! #iawx
Iowa State U EH&S retweeted
Icy conditions are possible on campus this morning - be careful and take extra time as you move about campus this morning. Sand buckets are available to assist with traction on sidewalks. ehs.iastate.edu/sites/defaul…
Don't be like the penguin. @IowaStateU @ISUPD