This week is Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, an effort led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and National Weather Service to educate residents on weather hazards that occur across the state.
As part of that effort, a statewide tornado drill for residents and businesses is scheduled for Wednesday morning to evaluate where they would shelter if a tornado threatens.
The drill will be broadcasted over NOAA weather radios within Florida at 10 a.m. Participation is voluntary, but residents and businesses are encouraged to practice sheltering.
"So part of being prepared for a tornado is knowing how to safely shelter if one threatens our area," said meteorologist Megan Borowski of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. "And the safest place to be is in the innermost room on the lowest level of a sturdy building. You want to put as much distance between yourself and the outdoors as possible. The tornado drill will be a great time to practice getting to that safe place in a quick manner."
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