maxwellafbva10-2504 governs tornado warnings, notification systems, alert signals, and shelter information for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex.
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It defines tornado watches and warnings and describes how the 42 ABW Base Command Post communicates weather situations. It requires immediate protective actions and shelter in an interior, preferably windowless, room after alert signals.
The 42 ABW Base Command Post will issue Tornado Watches/Warnings upon notification from Base Weather.
Tornado Warning: Issued when a tornado is occurring or expected to occur within 10 minutes and is expected to pass within 5 Nautical Miles (NM) of Maxwell AFB or Gunter Annex.
The Command Post will use the Installation Notification and Weather System via computers, e-mails, and mobile devices, and the Secondary Crash Net to update personnel of the weather situation.
Siren Activation: The Alert Warning Signal (3 to 5 minutes steady tone sounded over the base siren system) means a tornado is imminent – the path is within 5 NM of Maxwell AFB or Gunter Annex or path is within 10 minutes of arriving.
Take shelter immediately in an interior, preferably windowless, room such as a storage closet or restroom.