As part of National Severe Weather Awareness Week, residents in Henry County are being reminded to review their tornado safety plans and make sure they have reliable ways to receive weather alerts.
The National Weather Service will conduct a TEST Tornado Warning at 10:00 a.m., which will include the activation of outdoor warning sirens across Henry County.
Officials stress that this is only a test, but it’s a great opportunity to practice what you would do in a real emergency.
It’s also important to remember that outdoor warning sirens are designed mainly to alert people who are outside and may not be heard clearly indoors. Because of that, residents are encouraged to have multiple ways to receive warnings.
One option is to download the Henry County Sheriff’s Office mobile app, which provides alerts directly to your phone.
Emergency officials say taking a few minutes now to prepare could make all the difference when severe weather strikes. KILJ is your local National Weather Service Station.