Tornado Season

The Cumberland County Schools System has a plan in place for the safety of all children and staff in the event of a tornado watch and/or tornado warning. We are in constant contact with the local Weather Service and the County Emergency Management Agency that tracks the storms.

The Cumberland County School System’s plan is designed to minimize the danger posed to any individual on a school campus. Individual personnel have specific roles for which they are responsible. It is important to point out that part of the TAKE COVER procedure is to secure the building. The entrance doors are locked to prevent the doors from being pulled open from the high winds, thus causing additional threat to the ones inside. Your assistance is needed in our effort to make sure our full attention is directed towards securing the safety of our children and staff.

Please follow the procedures listed below if you hear of a tornado watch or warning for our county during school hours:

DO NOT TELEPHONE THE SCHOOL- Our limited phone lines MUST be clear to communicate with the Emergency Management Agency and Central Office. School personnel have specific responsibilities to attend to student/teacher needs.

TUNE IN TO LOCAL RADIO OR T.V. STATIONS- Media outlets
Radio: FM 105.7, 93.3, 102.5, AM 1330, 1490, TV Knoxville Channel 10, 6 Fox 17, Nashville Channel 5

DO NOT COME TO THE SCHOOL UNLESS STUDENT PICK UP IS REQUESTED- This will allow staff to attend to the children during TAKE COVER due to a Tornado Warning.

IF THE SCHOOL GOES INTO TAKE COVER, THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE SEVERITY OF THE STORM- No Student(s) or staff will be allowed to leave the campus for their safety during this most dangerous time.

We do understand your concerns but want to assure you that the safety of all the children is our upmost concern.