The National Weather Service (NWS) encourages all residents, businesses and schools across West Central Texas to practice your tornado drill on Wednesday, March 31st at 10:00 AM or at a time/date that is convenient for you.

 

The NWS in San Angelo will transmit a Routine Weekly Test Message through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on March 31 at 10:00 am.

 

Because of the test message format, it may or may not activate certain NOAA Weather Radios.   

Two Life Saving Rules

1) Have at least two ways to receive life-saving NWS warnings automatically such as NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and a cell phone with a weather applet.  Some communities and TV stations offer timely warning applets.  Contact your emergency management office or your local TV station to see if these services are available in your area.  You can also search online for your favorite warning alert app.    Be sure to keep your cell phone on at night and close to you since tornadoes can strike anytime.

2) Have a safe shelter plan before the storm and practice it.  Information on the links below and on the attachment provides guidance.

NWS Severe Weather Safety Links

You may also use any of the severe weather safety information contained on the following websites to help prepare everyone for the impacts associated with severe weather throughout the season.

Social Media Graphics:              https://www.weather.gov/wrn/spring-safety 

Severe Weather Safety Links:  www.weather.gov/safety/

Tornado Safety Instructions:    https://www.weather.gov/media/owlie/ttl6-10.pdf