Wayne County to participate in statewide tornado drills today at 10:15am and 7:35pm
In conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week, Wayne County will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drills to occur today at two separate times; 10:15am and 7:35pm.
In an average year, 800 tornadoes are reported nationwide, resulting in 80 deaths and over 1500 injuries. Tornadoes can occur anywhere at any time of the year. In Indiana, peak tornado occurrence is in March through June. While
Know what to listen for...
A Tornado Watch is issued when tornadoes are possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms.
A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Move to your predesignated place of safety
Stay informed of weather conditions by tuning into local radio and television stations or by listening to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest tornado watches and warnings. Remember, tornadoes occasionally develop in areas in which a severe thunderstorm watch or warning is in effect, so listen for that information as well. Remain alert!
Know what you can do... Tornado Safety Before the Storm
• Develop a plan for you and your family for home, work, school,
and when outdoors.
• Have frequent drills.
• Know the county in which you live, and keep a highway map
nearby to follow storm movement from weather bulletins.
• Listen to radio and television for information.
• If planning a trip outdoors, listen to the latest forecasts and take
necessary action if threatening weather is possible.
• Know who is most at risk:
--people in automobiles
--the elderly, very young, and the physically or mentally
impaired
--people in manufactured (mobile) homes
--people who may not understand the warning due to a
language barrier
If a Warning is issued or if threatening weather approaches...
• In a home or building, move to a pre-designated shelter, such
as a basement.
• If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior
room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy
piece of furniture.
• Stay away from windows.
• Get out of automobiles.
• Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead, leave it
immediately and find shelter in a nearby building.
• If caught outside or in a vehicle, lie flat in a nearby ditch or
depression. Do not shelter under highway overpasses or
bridges.
• Manufactured (mobile) homes, even if tied down, offer little
protection from tornadoes and should be abandoned.
Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes despite advance warning. Some did not hear the warning while others received the warning but did not believe a tornado would actually affect them. After you have received the warning or observed threatening skies, YOU must make the decision to seek shelter before the storm arrives. It could be the most important decision you will ever make.
Please use this time today to plan, prepare, and practice severe weather safety plans!
Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399
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