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2018 Statewide Tornado Drill

Title:2018 Statewide Tornado Drill
Date & Time:Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Event Details:The City of Alexandria invites the public to participate in the annual Statewide Tornado Drill, scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20. At that time, the National Weather Service will send a test tornado warning to National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios – which will sound a tone alert and show a test message or flash to indicate a message, simulating what people would hear or see during an actual tornado warning. Local radio stations, TV stations and cable outlets will also broadcast the test message via the Emergency Alert System. If widespread severe weather threatens Virginia on March 20, the test will occur on March 21 at 9:45 a.m.
Contact Person:Raytevia Evans
Contact Phone No.:703.746.5190
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Emergency Preparedness


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/18707
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