Registration is underway for
Virginia’s March 12 Statewide Tornado Drill.
Businesses and organizations,
schools and colleges, and families and individuals can practice taking cover
from tornadoes by participating in the annual safety exercise, Tuesday, March
12 at 9:45 a.m.
The drill is a joint effort of the
National Weather Service and the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management. To start the drill, a test tornado warning will be sent by
the NWS to NOAA Weather Radios. These radios will sound a tone alert and
message, or flash to indicate a message, simulating what people will hear or
see during an actual tornado warning. The test message then will be
broadcast by many local radio and TV stations.
Registration for the Statewide
Tornado Drill is not required, but residents are encouraged to sign up to show
their support.
You can learn more about tornado
safety, how to hold a drill, and how to register for the drill at www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/tornadoes.
