This week is severe weather preparedness week!
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages all families, schools and workplaces to make tornado safety plans. A TEST tornado warning alarm will be issued by the National Weather Service offices in Indiana, Tuesday, March 12 at 10:15 a.m. ET triggering programmed electronic devices. The “TEST” will be postponed to Wednesday, March 20 at the same time if weather conditions warrant it.
Outdoor sirens are designed to alert people who are outside that severe weather is imminent and that they should immediately seek shelter indoors. When activated for severe weather the sirens emit a constant tone for up to three minutes.
As a reminder, a weather watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop. A warning means that a severe weather event is occurring has been sighted or is indicated on radar.
It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. When there is water across the road turn around don’t drown.
Local Emergency Management Agency officials encourage every family, every school, and every business to review or create an emergency plan for how to respond when severe weather occurs. Having a plan and practicing a plan significantly increases your chances of surviving.
Families are also encouraged to include a family emergency communication section as part of their emergency plan and put together a disaster preparedness kit.
