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• slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue, and confused behavior. If these signs are <br />observed, call for emergency services. <br />Events are cancelled if the Executive director of VPA decides that weather is a hazard to <br />event or event attendees. <br />Thunder & Lighting <br />Wind <br />- Activities need to be stopped for any lighting or thunder. <br />- Encourage attendees to seek shelter (a nearby building, cars) Do not stand under trees. <br />- Activities will resume 30 minutes after the last thunder has been heard. <br />If severe weather continues, senior staff will decide when to cancel the event completely. <br />- If wind gusts are 35 mph or more, the Theater staff will decide if it poses a hazard to the <br />production or the attendees. Theater Event Coordinator will have the ability to cancel the <br />event for public safety justification. <br />Tornado <br />• Before a tornado hits, it is important to know the difference between a tornado <br />watch and a tornado warning. <br />Tornado Watch - Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. <br />Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or <br />television for information. <br />Tornado Warning - A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. <br />Take shelter immediately. <br />TORNADO WARNING <br />If you are outside and in a space without enclosed shelter (e.g., public park space): <br />If you are not in a sturdy building, there is no single research -based recommendation for <br />what last -resort action to take because many factors can affect your decision. Possible <br />actions include: <br />- Immediately get into a vehicle, buckle your seat belt, and try to drive to the closest <br />sturdy shelter. If your vehicle is hit by flying debris while you are driving, pull over and <br />park. <br />-Take cover in a stationary vehicle. Put the seat belt on and cover your head with your <br />arms and a blanket, coat, or other cushion if possible. <br />- Lie in an area noticeably lower than the level of the roadway and cover your head with <br />• your arms and a blanket, coat, or other cushion if possible. <br />