When a tornado watch is issued for Tuscaloosa County, the North Campus Storm Shelter, East Campus Storm Shelter, John H. England, Jr. Hall Storm Shelter, North Lawn Hall, Magnolia Parking Deck Best Available Refuge Area (BARA) and Capstone Parking Deck BARA will be available for all students, faculty and staff until the watch expires. The Magnolia Parking Deck Best Available Refuge Area can accept pets with their owners. Read more about sheltering with pets in the Magnolia Deck BARA.
Capstone Parking Deck Best Available Refuge Area (BARA)
Located on the west side of the lowest level of the parking deck.
East Campus Storm Shelter
Located behind the Child Development Research Center.
John H. England Jr. Hall Storm Shelter
Located on the basement level of the dormitory.
Magnolia Parking Deck Best Available Refuge Area (BARA)
Located on the west side of the lowest level of the parking deck and can accept pets with their owners.
North Campus Storm Shelter
Located on the lowest level of the Robert E. Witt Student Activity Center in Presidential Village.
North Lawn Hall Storm Shelter
Located inside classrooms 1010, 1011, 1014, 1015, and 1018. Please note: Classes may be in session. If instruction is occurring in these classrooms during a tornado watch, do not interrupt the class. You may seek shelter in any classroom not being used for instruction during a tornado watch. During a tornado warning, all of the identifed classrooms are available for refuge.
If a tornado warning is issued, you should avoid traveling and seek shelter immediately. Classes are immediately suspended. If you are not able to make it to a storm shelter, seek shelter in the closest Best Available Refuge Area (BARA) location. A list of BARA locations can be found here. The BARA location can also be found on the Building Emergency Plan posted near entry/exit locations and within the UA Safety mobile app. If you are not on campus, you should seek shelter on the lowest floor in the center of the building and stay away from windows. Do not seek shelter in a vehicle or a mobile home. If you live in an apartment building, seek shelter on the lowest level. Do not remain in apartments on upper floors.
For your safety and the safety of others, please follow the guidance of University officials while you are in the shelter.