LANSING, MI (WHTC) – This week is Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and the state of Michigan will being conducting a tornado drill.
Emergency officials want you to know — you’ll hear sirens and other sound alerts at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 on television and radio stations.
Radio broadcasters have a waiver from the FCC to use the actual Tornado Warning for this statewide test. In addition to the EAS activation, your area may experience a test of tornado sirens which may alarm some members of the public.
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters encourages you to be prepared in the event of a tornado or severe weather.
