The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the National Weather Service has announced its plans for Severe Weather Preparedness Week spanning from Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 15.
The departments encouraged Hoosiers to act now to prepare for severe weather in Indiana due to the incoming spring weather that will be expected to produce storms throughout the spring months. Next week will be utilized as a time to remind and educate Hoosiers about the seasonal weather threats and how to effectively prepare for them, and the week has officially been declared as Severe Weather Preparedness Week through a proclamation by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.
Throughout the week, Homeland Security will share safety tips on social media and online. As well, a statewide tornado drill will be scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11. The National Weather Service will issue a test tornado warning alert that will be shared through notification systems, including the statewide Emergency Alert System.
“The time to figure out what to do during a tornado is not when tornado sirens are sounding off,” Homeland Security Emergency Management and Preparedness Director Mary Moran said. “Hoosiers need to have a tornado plan and practice that plan, so when weather turns, your family, coworkers and friends already know where to go and what to do.”
Hoosiers and businesses are encouraged to test their tornado safety drills during the statewide tornado drill.
