the Oklahoma City Schools, both recommended that the students remain on the bus. Te idea is that the bus will provide more pro- tection from flying debris, one of the greatest threats during strong wind or tornado situations as well as from hail. Buses should also be parked away from power lines and trees. On the other hand, Margaret (Peggy) Clark, transportation manager for the Topeka Public Schools, advised evacuating the bus, noting that a direct hit by a tornado could easily roll the vehicle if not lift it entirely off the ground. Tis, she noted, is particularly threatening situation if seat belts are not available. Officially, the NWS recommends leaving the bus. It recommends that passengers lay flat on the ground and protect their head. Often you hear about taking refuge in a ditch or other low-lying area. Extreme caution must be used in these cases, since these areas could easily fill with water produced by excessive storm rainfall. Clark also cited after-school activities as being problematic during severe weather situations. She pointed out that activities such as sports events can be cancelled, even if the area is only under a severe weather watch. A similar policy is enforced in Okla- homa City, according to Scott Lane. Brown said he is concerned that participants in these activities may not be typical bus riders and may not know proper safety procedures in these situations. As Clark summed up regarding severe weather events, “Follow the rules you have laid out. Tese are dangerous situations.” l
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