The Annual Tornado Drill is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. This drill is held in conjunction with the National Weather Service. This drill is statewide and all persons in Iowa are encouraged to participate.

 

The drill will proceed as follows Wednesday, March 28:

10:00 am: Tornado Watch

 

10:15 am: Tornado Warning Outdoor warning sirens should be activated consistent with countywide/metrowide policy. Use the following link to access the activation policy, FAQs, and other information on warning sirens.

https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/be-informed/warning-sirens/

 

10:30 am: End of Drill

 

If there is severe weather that day it will be postponed to March 29, 2018 with the same time frames.