Indiana Statewide Tornado Drill set for 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Last Updated on March 10, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

At 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, practice your tornado safety plans wherever you are at that time. This means you should gather your household members (including pets) or your coworkers, then go to the lowest level of your shelter location away from windows, outside walls and doors.

The National Weather Service will issue a test tornado warning alert that will be shared using the statewide Emergency Alert System (EAS), so take your weather radio and your mobile phone, which you will need to stay aware of weather alerts and to call for help in case of an emergency.

Cass County will activate outdoor warning sirens as part of the statewide drill.

In your tornado shelter, protect yourself from falling debris, like a ceiling. If possible, use blankets, a mattress or a sturdy piece of furniture to cover yourself.

If you are unsure what to do during a tornado warning, now is the time to make a tornado safety plan. The risk of tornadoes in Indiana increases during springtime: About 43% of Indiana’s tornadoes occur March through May. June is the most active time for tornadoes (almost 25% occur in that month alone).

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Emergency Management Agency