NYC experiences tornadoes season from April 1 to Nov 30 and, historically, these events cause severe damage to property due to the strong winds and flooding that occurs. Hunter College is located in heart of Manhattan making it necessary for it to have a functional evacuation and response plan in place in case of a tornado event.
Cynthia Martinez and Kadija Ceesay’s disaster plan includes detailed steps of how to prepare management to respond to a disaster including maintaining clear notification channels, preventative drills, and other coordination activities.
Read the team’s great work here