Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for March 7

The National Weather Service will initiate a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 7, at approximately 9am using EAS and NOAA weather radios. This is a test to determine the readiness of EAS equipment and emergency radio receivers in broadcast facilities, schools, hospitals and other public buildings. All EAS receivers and weather radios that are set to receive tornado codes should receive the drill message at approximately 9am on March 7. This annual drill is a way for the public to learn simple precautions that could save lives.