When the alarm is sounded (or you hear a warning announcement) grab your pillow and go to the lounge on your floor (don't forget your shoes). Most floor lounges are in the center of the building and therefore are windowless. Know ahead of time what your residence hall's severe weather plan is for your floor. If you are on a floor in the upper half of a high-rise building, the plan may call for you to go to a designated lounge on a lower floor. Severe weather could result in the interruption of electrical power; for this reason it's best to avoid the use of elevators. Some residence halls have large glassed-in lobbies; these areas should be avoided because of the glass that could be blown in by a storm. Follow the instructions of hall personnel and don't leave the building until the all-clear is given.