FRANKFORT, Ind. – The week of March 12 – 18, 2023 is Sever Weather Preparedness Week in the state of Indiana according to a media release issued by Renee Crick, Director of Clinton County Central Dispatch (CCCD).
The release states on Tuesday, March 14 at approximately 10:15am, the National Weather Service will issue a test tornado warning alert, which will be shared through most notification systems. Clinton County will participate in the statewide test by conducting a full activation of the tornado weather sirens in Clinton County.
Now is a good time to talk with your family about what to do in the event of severe weather. A Tornado Watch means conditions are possible; it does not mean a tornado will occur. A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado is imminent. When a Tornado Warning is issued, seek safe shelter immediately.
Remember that tornado sirens do not provide coverage for all areas. The tornado sirens are meant to be heard outside and cannot be relied on if you are indoors. Having a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio is highly recommended. Many people silence their phones at night, but the weather radio will sound when a warning is issued.
Crick reminds the community CCCD offers a free service, Nixle, that sends out mass notifications regarding events happening in Clinton County such as severe weather, road closures due to construction or accidents. The Nixle notifications can be received via your smartphone by downloading the free app, Everbridge.
