INDIANAPOLIS —The state has declared March 16-22 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.
The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems on Thurs., March 20 between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.and between 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m..
While the drill will be sent using live TOR EAS coding (Tornado Warning), it is only a test, and will be postponed to Fri., March 21 if weather conditions warrant.
The goal of Severe Weather Preparedness Week is to better educate people about the hazards of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and to help everyone be prepared when severe weather occurs. For more information, visit www.crh.noaa.gov/ind/