[warn-news] Kentucky Tornado Drill 3/8

[Mike Nie]

As a part of Severe Weather Awareness Month in Kentucky, the 2011 annual
Statewide Tornado Drill will be conducted on March 8th at approximately
10:07AM Eastern Standard Time.

The National Weather Service and Emergency Management will conduct the drill
using an alert test message that will be broadcast over weather alert radios
and broadcast stations, both television and radio.  Businesses, schools and
individuals are encouraged to review and practice their severe weather
plans.

Amateur radio SkyWARN Sections nets are asked to activate their respective
nets and take check-ins only.  This will be reported to the NWS via normal
channels.

The Cincinnati SkyWARN net will be on the air on normal frequencies of
146.88MHz and 147.375MHz to support the exercise.  Amateur Radio Operators
in and near Kentucky are encouraged to check in.  The drill net is normally
very short duration, so please try to check in around the appointed time.

Thanks for your support of SkyWARN!

Mike Nie



Mike Nie - W8VMX
Public Information Officer
Weather Amateur Radio Network (WARN)
mnie at warn.org