Tornado drill
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A tornado drill is a method of practicing procedures for the evacuation of building occupants to a safe location in the event that a tornado strikes an area. Generally, a signal is given, such as a series of tones, or a voice announcement. Upon receiving the signal, building occupants proceed to a designated location, usually an interior room or corridor with no windows, and assume a protective position.[1],[2]
In some jurisdictions, schools are required to conduct regular tornado drills, though generally less frequently than fire drills.
A tornado drill could consist of:
- Plan of escape
- Types of dwelling affected
- Monitor weather conditions - watches and warnings
A list of jurisdictions with such drills:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
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