The drill was originally planned as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. However, the committee said that because many businesses and all Ohio schools are closed, the drill would be canceled.
Severe Weather Awareness Week starts today. Because many businesses and all Ohio schools are closed, the Statewide Tornado Drill is canceled. But still, be prepared – not only for COVID-19, but for thunderstorms, tornadoes & floods. #SevereWxPrep https://t.co/IguyQjH86Z pic.twitter.com/CxCodderGu
— OCSWA (@OHWxAwareness) March 22, 2020
OCSWA added that Ohioans should still be prepared, not just for the coronavirus, but also for thunderstorms, tornadoes and floods.
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