[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FW: [VWS] March 7-11; Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill to take place March 8, at 9:45 a.m.

Tue Mar 8 11:07:22 EST 2022

All,
    Please respond to three questions, when you have time.
73 Rick N4ASX

On March 8, 2022, at 10:14 AM, Comms <comms at gallagher.us.com> wrote:

Heard the tornado drill emergency announcement on NWS but heard nothing from anyone on 147.315. 
73,
Sean 
K4KBK

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> On Mar 1, 2022, at 1:49 PM, n4asx at cox.net wrote:
> 
> This from our neighbors in Fairfax.  I would like Alexandria to participate on our 147.315 repeater.  The NWS info will be sent on weather radios (most of our two meter radios have NWS capability.)  At 10AM we will form up a net and ask for check-in’s at that time I will ask you to answer the following questions.
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> 1.    If we were under a TORNADO watch or warning,  are you prepared ?
> 2.    What is your equipment readiness?
> 3.    Would you be able to take an assignment if ARES was activated?
> 
> Regards
> 
> Rick Bunn
> 
> N4ASX
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> From: vws-general at googlegroups.com <vws-general at googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Brendan O'Neill - KM4HRR
> Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 11:29 AM
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> Subject: [VWS] March 7-11; Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill to take place March 8, at 9:45 a.m.
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> Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week and Tornado Drill <https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2022/03/01/next-week-is-virginia-severe-weather-awareness-week-and-tornado-drill/> 
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> Severe Weather Awareness Week will be held March 7-11; Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill to take place March 8, at 9:45 a.m.Severe Weather Awareness Week
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> Again this year, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is partnering with the National Weather Service to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week in Virginia. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan!
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> The week is usually planned for March and includes a statewide tornado drill. Virginia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week will be from March 7-11, with the Statewide Tornado Drill taking place on Tuesday, March 8, at 9:45 a.m.
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> Each day during severe weather awareness week <https://www.vaemergency.gov/severe-weather-awareness/> , a different topic will be covered and shared on social media. The information shared with be preparedness tips and ways to stay safe during severe weather.
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> Statewide Tornado Drill
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> The tornado drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System via the Required Monthly Test (RMT). There will not be an actual Tornado Warning issued.
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> Most NOAA Weather Radio receivers, including the Midland WR-100 that many schools have, DO NOT sound an audible alert for the RMT product, but instead, may have a blinking light on the display to indicate that an RMT was received. As such, when the RMT for the statewide tornado drill is initiated at 9:45 a.m. on March 8, there’s a good chance that your NOAA Weather Radio will not automatically sound an alarm.
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> Since your NOAA Weather Radio may not sound an alarm at the time the RMT is issued, you will want to do one of the following: turn your radio on to listen to the broadcast by 9:40 a.m. and when you hear the alert, start your tornado drill at 9:45 a.m. If you do not have an NOAA Weather Radio, simply start your drill and enact your safety plan at 9:45 a.m.
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> There will be no follow-up statements issued by the NWS to mark the end of the statewide tornado drill. It will be over when your group, school, business, organization, or family feel that you have adequately practiced your tornado shelter procedures.
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> If there is actual severe weather occurring on the morning of March 8, the statewide tornado drill will be postponed. The alternate date for the drill is Thursday, March 10, at 9:45 a.m. EST.
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> Learn more about tornado safety <https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/tornado-safety/>  and what you should do wherever you might be.
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> Tornadoes may strike quickly, with little or no warning and the most important part of tornado safety is being prepared. Be alert to changing weather conditions and know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. Consider subscribing to alerts from your local television stations, the National Weather Service or Fairfax Alerts <https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/alerts> .
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> *    Tornado Watch – Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms.
> *    Tornado Warning – A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately.
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> March 7-11 is Virginia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and a statewide tornado drill will be held on Tuesday, March 8, at 9:45 a.m. <https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com%2F2022%2F03%2F01%2Fnext-week-is-virginia-severe-weather-awareness-week-and-tornado-drill%2F&text=March%207-11%20is%20Virginia%E2%80%99s%20Severe%20Weather%20Awareness%20Week%20and%20a%20statewide%20tornado%20drill%20will%20be%20held%20on%20Tuesday%2C%20March%208%2C%20at%209%3A45%20a.m.&via=fairfaxcounty&related=fairfaxcounty>  <https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com%2F2022%2F03%2F01%2Fnext-week-is-virginia-severe-weather-awareness-week-and-tornado-drill%2F&text=March%207-11%20is%20Virginia%E2%80%99s%20Severe%20Weather%20Awareness%20Week%20and%20a%20statewide%20tornado%20drill%20will%20be%20held%20on%20Tuesday%2C%20March%208%2C%20at%209%3A45%20a.m.&via=fairfaxcounty&related=fairfaxcounty> CLICK TO TWEET
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