Don’t Worry, It’s not an Air Raid — Those Were Tornado Sirens

You were probably terrified, or wondering what the hell was going on when a few minutes ago statewide sirens went off two hours earlier than normal and also not on the first Wednesday of the month. No we’re not being air raided, it’s just a statewide tornado drill conducted as a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

Sirens were activated at 9:50 a.m. for three minutes. The tone was the same used in an actual tornado warning.

“The annual Statewide Tornado Drill is the perfect opportunity for schools, businesses and families to discuss and practice their emergency plan,” said Jeffrey J. Young, Director, Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security. “Regardless of where you are, it’s important to know what to do and where to go when severe weather strikes.”

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