Statewide Tornado Drill – Wednesday March 23, 2016 at 9:50 a.m.

As part of Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs March 20 through 26, 2016, Ohio will conducting a statewide tornado drill on March 23 at 9:50 a.m. The metro area warning sirens will sound at this time, and drill alerts will be broadcast on local radio stations.

Tornados can strike any month of the year, but are most common in Ohio during the months of April through July. And despite the advancement of weather radars and communication technology, tornadoes can still form without warning, and cause property damage, injuries and loss of life.

Never ignore a Tornado Watch or Tornado Warning! A Tornado Watch is issued when weather conditions make tornado formation a possibility. A Tornado Warning is issued when an active tornado has been detected by radar or sighted by authorities.

When a Tornado Warning is issued, seek appropriate shelter immediately! Remember that tornados do not follow “rules.” A Tornado Watch does not have to be in effect for a tornado to form. Here’s some safety tips to follow:

During a warning, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness encourages Ohioans to DUCK!

D – Go DOWN to the lowest level
U – Get UNDER something
C – COVER your head
K – KEEP in shelter until the storm has passed

1. The safest place during a tornado is a basement. If there is no basement or cellar, go to a small room (a bathroom or closet) on the lowest level, away from windows and as close to the center of the building as possible.
2. Pay attention to emergency shelter areas in stores, offices and schools. If no specific shelter area has been identified, move to the building’s lowest level. Avoid areas with large glass windows, large rooms and wide-span roofs.
3. If you’re outside or in a mobile home, find shelter immediately by going to the lowest level of a nearby sturdy building. Be careful! Winds from tornadoes can blow large objects and debris, including cars and mobile homes. This is why paying attention to the earliest possible alert status, such as a Tornado Watch, is so important.
4. If you are driving and experience flying debris, pull over and park. If you choose to stay in your vehicle, stay buckled up, duck down below the windows, and cover your head with your hands. You may also exit the car if a low depression or ditch is available, lay face-down, and cover your head with your arms. Never seek shelter under highway overpasses and bridges.

You can find more safety and loss prevention tips at weathersafety.ohio.gov!

At Buyer’s Resource Realty Services, we care about your safety and well-being! We are happy to share important information through our weekly blog, free home buying e-book and Educated Buyer Notebook.

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Andrew Show
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