Residents across Indiana are encouraged to take part in the annual statewide tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 10:15 a.m.
The drill, coordinated by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, is designed to help individuals, families, schools, and businesses practice severe weather safety procedures ahead of peak storm season.
At 10:15 a.m., communities throughout Indiana may sound outdoor warning sirens as part of the exercise. Residents are encouraged to treat the drill as if it were a real tornado warning by moving to a designated safe shelter area. The safest locations are typically basements or interior rooms on the lowest level of a building, away from windows and exterior walls.
Officials remind Hoosiers that preparation is key before severe weather strikes. Now is the time to:
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Review and practice your emergency plan
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Identify your safe shelter location
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Check and restock emergency supply kits
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Ensure weather alerts are enabled on your phone or weather radio
Additional preparedness resources are available at: on.in.gov/swpw
Taking a few minutes to participate in the drill can make a critical difference when real severe weather threatens. Be prepared before the storm strikes.