The tornado drill that was scheduled for Wednesday in South Carolina has been postponed due to potential severe weather. The tornado drill will now be Friday, March 11, 2022 at 9:00 AM. There are no changes to the tornado drill in North Carolina which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM.
The alarm test, which will come in the form of a Required Monthly Test, will activate the State Emergency Alert System and be carried by local radio broadcasters.
“Every school, business, and residence is encouraged to participate in this drill. It’s really easy: at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, take a few moments to practice your severe weather safety plan, and seek shelter for a few minutes as if a tornado was headed your way.” – NWS
WHERE TO GO:
IN A STURDY HOME: You want to be in the lowest level of your home, most interior room & away from windows.
APARTMENT: If you’re in an apartment, make friends with the people below you today.
MOBILE HOME: If you’re in a mobile home, you need to figure out where to go. Whether that be a nearby gas station, a friends house or a grocery store. You cannot stay in a mobile home during a tornado as it will easily go airborne.
WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR SAFE PLACE:
- Helmet (Protecting your head is important so as you rush into your safe place be sure to grab a helmet, pillow, and/or a mattress. Head injury is the greatest cause of tornado-related deaths in the USA.)
- Shoes (To protect your feet from broken glass etc. once the tornado has passed.)
- Air horn (This will let first responders know where you are if you are trapped.)
