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The original item was published from 4/10/2012 2:41:55 PM to 5/1/2012 12:05:02 AM.

Public Safety - Emergency Management

Posted on: April 10, 2012

[ACTIVE] April is Tornado Awareness Month: Know the Difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning

As we saw in Texas last week, tornadoes can strike at anytime with devastating effects. Do you know the difference between a tornado WATCH and a tornado WARNING? A WATCH means tornadoes are possible. A WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and could be headed your way. If you’re indoors, take cover in a hallway at the lowest level or in a basement.
Find out what you can do to prepare at www.loudoun.gov/tornado .

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Media Contact: Anna Nissinen, Public Affairs and Communications Officer, 703-777-0113, anna.nissinen@loudoun.gov


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