A tornado drill is a method of practicing to take cover in a specified location in the event that a tornado strikes an area. Generally, a signal is given, such as a series of tones, or a voice announcement. Upon receiving the signal, building occupants proceed to a designated location, usually an interior room or corridor with no windows, and assume a protective position.^,

In some jurisdictions, schools are required to conduct regular tornado drills, though generally less frequently than fire drills.

A tornado drill could consist of:

• Plan of escape
• Types of dwelling affected
• Monitor weather conditions - watches and warnings

A list of jurisdictions with such drills:

• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Wisconsin

See also

• Emergency management
• Tropical cyclone warnings and watches
• Tornado watch
• Tornado warning

References

• Tornado Safety Rules in Schools
• My Hazardous Statewide Guide

Notes