City of Winston-Salem, NC :: Tornado Preparedness

Emergency Management, City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PREPARE FOR A TORNADO?

A statewide tornado drill took place on Wednesday, March 4. The National Weather Service activated the Emergency Alert System and NOAA weather alert radios to signal this event. Everyone needs to practice their emergency preparedness plans in the event of a tornado warning.

Any time is a good time for businesses and schools to implement and practice their emergency plans.

Do you know how to prepare for a tornado?
What is a tornado watch?
What is a tornado warning?
How will I know if a watch/warning has been issued?

Be Prepared! Visit Ready NC to start making your plans.

Brush up on your severe weather knowledge and skills. It could save your life!

PREPAREDNESS BROCHURE - PRINT FOR YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND COWORKERS - BE READY Forsyth County [pdf/237kb]