CAMPUS AND AREA
University Dally Kansan, March 5, 1985
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Sirens a sign of the season
By ANN PETERSON Staff Reporter
Sirens on campus will blast for three minutes sometime between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this morning during statewide tornado drills in Kansas and Missouri.
Lawrence today will activate all 13 of its sirens, including the two on campus, to mark March 4-8 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas, said LJ. John Mullens of the state police department reason, Lawrence did not activate its sirens yesterday, the first Monday of the month.
"We were only notified about this last week," Mullens said yesterday.
We look for a lot of confusion to the phone which will be ringing off the wall."
The drill is sponsored by the National Weather Service, state and local units of the division of emergency and other law enforcement agencies.
In Kansas last year, officials reported 63 tornadoes, the most since 1965. One death resulted from a tornado.
TORNADOES CLAIMED 124 lives in the United States last year, the highest number in the last nine years, according to the U.S. Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Mullens said KU police preferred
not to sound the sirens on top of Watson Library and Joseph R. Pearson Hall unless a life-threatening situation occurred.
But the arrival of spring brings tornadoes to Kansas. During threatening weather, residence halls post storm damage and watch parties watch and warnings for students.
In the spring, warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico moves north over Kansas, colliding with cold air left from the winter, which can result in tornadoes that sometimes spin up to 300 mph.
JOHN YOUNG, Ellsworth Hall resident director, said, "We just had a meeting with our staff last week and we had an emergency tornado policy with our residents."
Although the University of Kansas is not required by the state to conduct a drill involving students or faculty, residence and scholarship halls were contacted and encouraged to review severe weather safety rules, Lt. Jeanne Longaker, KU police department spokesman, said.
Longaker said each residence and scholarship hall had radio monitors that were connected with the Law Enforcement Department, the half staff during severe weather.
The Douglas County division of emergency preparedness sent letters to schools and plants in Lawrence notifying them of the drill. The response was tremendous, Vicki Schehrer, secretary, said.
"A lot of people have called asking
us to come to their plant or school and help them with tornado safety precautions," she said.
ANY STUDENT who arrives at Watkins Hospital during the tornado drill today will be escorted along with the entire staff to the basement, James Strobel, the Watkins director, said.
In Lawrence, all primary and secondary schools will conduct one of three required yearly tornado drills today, said John Kapfer, director of Lawrence school district maintenance and operations.
Although the hospital is not required to have the drills, it has them at least twice a year. Because the hospital is open 24 hours a day, the staff especially needs to be aware of the safety procedures. Strobl said.
At Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the staff will receive a surprise written test of the hospital's severe weather safety procedures, Donna Brewer, assistant executive director of personnel, said.
"The questionnaire gets them all thinking about it at the right time of the year." she said.
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, KU police met with representatives from the Douglas County division of emergency preparedness for a severe weather training session yesterday afternoon
during summer yesterday afternoon. On March 15, two severe weather training sessions, including tornado safety information, will be open to the public at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Nichols Hall.
Three students hurt in collision
Three KU students were taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sunday morning after a car accident on Saturday night. Lawrence police said.
Michael Lawrence, Wichita freshman, was driving a 1979 Pontiac west on West 11th Street at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, police said. As he arrived in intersection of 11th and Mississippi street, a car turned in front of him.
The driver of the second vehicle,
Dean Lane, Overland Park freshman,
was driving a 1984 Toyota
pickup east on West 11th Street police said, He crossed the center line, in front of Lawrence's car.
Bridget J Okeefe, Wichita freshman, was a passenger in Lane's car.
Lane was charged with operating while under the influence of alcohol, failure to yield the right of way, and no proof of insurance. police said.
Lawrence was charged with operating while under the influence of alcohol and for having an open bottle in the car, police said.
When the cars collided, Lane struck the windshield of his car.
police said. He received lacerations to his head and face.
O'Keele had lacerations on her forehead, chin and neck, and told police she might have possible head injuries.
Lane told police he had possible injuries and injuries to his chest and abdomen.
Lane was treated and released from the hospital, a hospital spokesman said yesterday. Lawrence and O'Keeve were hospitalized for observation, but were released later Sunday.
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ATTENTION SOCCER MANAGERS
All individuals who are Soccer Managers or Players who are not on a team must attend the Managers meeting: Tues., March 5, 6:15 p.m.
Held in the North Gym, Robinson Center. Must have KUID to enter. Recreation Services will be using instant scheduling for all activities for this school year 1985. On the night of the managers meetings all team members and players without teams will be given entry forms and rosters. Payment will begin Wednesday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Individuals will come to Robinson 208 to sign up their teams on a master schedule. First come, first serve basis. Entry fees must be paid at this time. Individuals who do not enter a team after the March 7,4 p.m.deadline will be put on a waiting list.
ALL INTRUMURAL SOCCER LEAGUES WILL BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 18!!
*Managers Meeting*
*Tues, March 5, 6:15 p.m.
*Officials Clinic*
*North Gym, Robinson
*Wed., March 6, 6:15 p.m.
*North Gym, Robinson
Recreation Services Staff Appreciates Your Cooperation with the Instant Scheduling. For more information, contact 208 Robinson or call 864-3546.
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