Two statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 7 at 1:45 pm and 6:45 pm. Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families.
The drills are part of the April 4–8 Severe Weather Awareness Week. For information about what to do during a tornado, go to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) website.