Full Notification

Below is a press release from the State of Michigan regarding a statewide tornado drill scheduled for April 11th. Huron Township will NOT be setting off our emergency sirens during this drill. We do not want to cause confusion throughout the community. Huron Township currently does a "self-test" on the first Friday of every month at 12 noon.

In Huron Township, activation of the weather sirens is necessary in the event of inclement weather; such as winds in excess of 65 mph, large hail, tornado warnings, and/or a non-weather emergency condition (i.e. hazardous material spill, wildfire, Nuclear Power Plant condition, etc) and/or at the direct order of either Chief of Police, Township Supervisor, and/or his designee. Sirens will also be set off if an officer advises dispatch that they visually observe a funnel cloud.

The weather siren activation alerts Huron residents that inclement weather is approaching the Huron Twp area. Upon siren activation, citizens are encouraged to seek shelter indoors and tune into their local weather resources for weather updates. If the siren is activated and there is no apparent bad weather, residents are to be advised they need to tune into local TV and radio stations for possible public service announcements, which may be related to a non-weather emergency condition. There is no “all clear” siren.

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and those that visit our community. Anyone wishing to discuss this procedure is encouraged to call Director of Public Safety Everette Robbins at 734-753-4400 or email him at [email protected]

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for April 11
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 8-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2018

LANSING, MICH. With Gov. Rick Snyder declaring Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week from April 8-14, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is calling on Michigan residents to take action by participating in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 11.
“Tornadoes can develop rapidly, with little or no warning. Due to their unpredictable nature, we must be ready well in advance,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “This is not just about testing emergency alerts; this is an opportunity for Michigan residents and businesses to practice their emergency plans as if it were a real event.”

Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals are encouraged to engage in this statewide preparedness activity, but are not required to do so. Nearly all state of Michigan facilities will participate.

Michigan residents participating in the statewide tornado drill will observe or hear alerts on NOAA Weather Radios and participating TV and radio stations. To learn how local alerts are administrated in your community and if your community is participating, contact your local emergency management agency.

While tornadoes can occur during any time of the year, they are especially common during the late spring and early summer months. As one of nature’s most violent storms, they can devastate homes and property in just seconds.
The average lead time for tornadoes to develop is 10 to 15 minutes, which means residents need to be ready to react quickly when a warning is issued.

To be ready for a tornado:

• Identify the lowest place to take cover during a tornado. If a basement does not exist, find an interior hallway away from windows, doors, and outside walls.
• Go under something sturdy, such as a workbench or stairwell, when taking shelter in the basement or designated spot.
• Conduct regular tornado drills. Make sure each household member knows where to go and what to do in the event of a tornado.
• Stay tuned to commercial radio or television broadcasts for news on changing weather conditions or approaching storms.
• Know the difference: a Tornado Watch means conditions exist for a tornado to develop; a Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.
• Be aware of the following signs that can indicate an approaching tornado:
o Dark, often greenish sky
o Large hail
o A large, dark low-lying cloud
o Loud roar, similar to a freight train

• Develop a 72-hour emergency supply kit with essential items such as a three-day supply of water and food, a NOAA Weather Radio, important family documents and items that satisfy unique family needs.

About Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week is sponsored by the MSP/EMHSD and the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (MCSWA) to educate the public about the dangers of tornadoes and other severe weather events. These precautions can be taken to save lives and protect families. The MCSWA was formed in 1991 to encourage Michigan residents to be prepared in the event of severe weather. To learn more about the committee, go to www.mcswa.com.

For more information about being safe before, during and after a tornado, go to follow the MSP/EMHSD on Twitter at @MichEMHS or go to www.michigan.gov/miready. Emergency preparedness information is also available at www.ready.gov/tornadoes.