ODU Emergency Management

Official Twitter feed of Old Dominion University Emergency Management. To report an emergency, contact ODU Police by dialing 757-683-4000.

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to prepare for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, learn how to interpret forecasts & alerts, & know what to do before, during, & after a storm. Visit https://t.co/6oWkxebOAD to get your family ready!

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Dangers remain even after a tropical system departs. This is NOT the time to put your guard down as nearly half of hurricane deaths occur after the storm. Be vigilant of loose power lines, gas leaks & weakened structures. Be sure to vent your generator! #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Our Spring SKYWARN training classes continue next week, with a Basic SKYWARN class in Portsmouth, VA and later this month with TWO classes in Elizabeth City, NC. Register for one of these FREE weather training classes now at https://t.co/GV4lQDAGDo! #vawx #ncwx

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Any tropical system can produce tornadoes! We're familiar with that here as many of our tropical systems have produced significant tornado threats, like Isaias in 2020. They're often short-lived, but they can produce enhanced areas of damage in the rain bands. #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

During a storm, know what to expect. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the forecast & listen to officials. Have Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone to get warnings & other alerts. Even small changes in the storm’s track can make a big difference #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Inland flooding is a very deadly hurricane threat. Most tropical deaths over the past 30 years have been from flooding, many due to driving through flooded areas. Also, the amount of rain a tropical system produces is not related to the intensity of the wind. #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

When a storm is forecast for your area, take action immediately. Having supplies & an evac plan should already be done. There are also short-term actions to help protect your property: boarding up windows, securing loose outdoor items & doors & moving cars. #HurricanePreparedness

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Even tropical storm force winds can toss around debris & cause damage. They also hit hours ahead of the hurricane’s center. You should seek shelter from the wind in a sturdy building as the hurricane moves inland, before the onset of tropical storm force winds. #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Our products can tell you a lot about what's expected with a storm, including surge, rainfall & wind speeds. There's a lot of info out there & it's important to know what it means. Please rely on official forecasts & trustworthy partners for the latest info. #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Today starts National Hurricane Preparedness Week, so let's review the hazards they create here locally, as well as learn how to prepare your home & family. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem; impacts from wind & water can be felt hundreds of miles inland. Know your risk!

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

One of the greatest threats to life in a hurricane is from storm surge (water pushed onshore by the force of winds). This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the storm tide, which can impact roads, homes & other critical infrastructure. #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Our Spring SKYWARN training classes continue, with 2 more classes this week and another next week. Register for one of these FREE weather training classes now. More details at https://t.co/GV4lQDAGDo #vawx #ncwx

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

The best time to prepare is now before hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by starting early. Take the time now to write down your family's hurricane plan. Check your insurance & learn your evacuation zone! #HurricanePrepared

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

For day 4 of VA Severe Weather Awareness week, we've got a quick, 2.5 minute video for you breaking down the different types of flooding and how to stay safe:
https://t.co/PGF3aHfcUz

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

VA Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 3! Today's video covers the different types of severe thunderstorms and the hazards associated with them. Check it out! https://t.co/3mnyAT5K5X

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

It's day 2 of VA Severe Weather Awareness Week. Today's topic: Tornados! Check out this quick, two minute video on how they form and how they're rated: https://t.co/PQIfAU2Jhv

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

🚨 Virginia's statewide tornado drill will be held this morning at 9:45am! It will be broadcast over the NOAA Weather Radio & Emergency Alert broadcast systems (i.e. radio stations). Please take this time to find your shelter location & practice your safety plan! #vawx

[NWS Wakefield @NWSWakefieldVA]

Today kicks off Virginia's Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Each day this week we will be sharing a short video that covers various topics relating to severe weather. Today's topic: Watches vs. Warnings!
Check it out: https://t.co/Fsd61Hphq6

[ODU Emergency Management @MonarchReady]

⚠️@ODU Alerts Test/Statewide #Tornado Drill🌪️
🕤Tue, Mar 10 @ 9:45am
Expect initial/all-clear messages on these platforms:
📲SMS text
🖥️Desktop
📩Email
📞Phone
🦁ODU Safe app
📢Outdoor loudspeakers (main campus)
✅Get alerts: https://t.co/vBlVxNktAu
❔Info: See Univ Announcements

[ODU Emergency Management @MonarchReady]

⚠️@ODU Alerts Test & #Earthquake #Preparedness Drill
🗓️Thurs, Oct. 16
🕙10:16am
📢Expect 2 notifications: initial msg, then all clear
✅Practice for the real thing: Drop, Cover, & Hold On!
📲Register for ODU Alerts: https://t.co/vBlVxNktAu
➡️Info: https://t.co/sG4igDYy3B