An official website of the United States government         Here's how you know         
**Official websites use .mil**
A **.mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
**Secure .mil websites use HTTPS**
 A **lock (lock )** or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Skip to main content (Press Enter).

Defense Logistics AgencyThe Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency

Search
Search

Search

-  Home		 
-  What DLA Offers    -  Excess Property Disposal             
  -  Document Services             
  -  Products             
  -  Services             
  -  Programs 
-  Working With DLA    -  Applications             
  -  Small Business             
  -  Federal and International Cataloging             
  -  Defense Data Standards             
  -  Events             
  -  Procurement Policies             
  -  Government Programs             
  -  Forms 
-  Organizations    -  DLA Headquarters             
  -  DLA Aviation             
  -  DLA Disposition Services             
  -  DLA Distribution             
  -  DLA Energy             
  -  DLA Land and Maritime             
  -  DLA Troop Support             
  -  DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM             
  -  DLA Europe & Africa             
  -  DLA Indo-Pacific 
-  Customer Support    -  Self Help Tools             
  -  How to Order             
  -  Find Your Order             
  -  Customer Facing Offices             
  -  Training             
  -  Brochures             
  -  Warfighter Support             
  -  Customer Service Management 
-  Careers		 
-  About DLA    -  Contact Us             
  -  Locations             
  -  Leaders             
  -  News             
  -  History             
  -  Media Gallery             
  -  DLA Campaigns 

HomeAbout DLANewsNews Article View

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

# Annual tornado drill held on Defense Supply Center Richmond

By Leon Moore, Public Affairs SpecialistDLA Aviation Public Affairs Office

                RICHMOND, Va.  –              
Every year, Virginia’s tornado season peaks during the spring and summer seasons. It’s a time when the commonwealth is susceptible to severe thunderstorms which can produce short-lived, but very destructive tornados.

As part of Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week 2022, which took place March 7-11, annual tornado response drills take place throughout the commonwealth. Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, tested the mass warning notification system, Giant Voice, with a "seek shelter" message March 8.

William Bullock Sr., the installation emergency manager for DLA Installation Management Richmond said "seek shelter" means to immediately look for or seek a protected place to stay until the emergency has subsided and is used for weather-type events.

He said it’s essential to understand that "seek shelter" is synonymous with tornado season.

During a tornado, flying debris is one of the greatest dangers, and it is best to avoid any room with windows that debris could potentially break. The best location to "seek shelter" is an enclosed, windowless area in the center of a building or the sturdiest part of a building. Interior stairwells are alternate places to shelter.

**                    SHARE                

**                    PRINT                

partners in protectionDLA Installation Management RichmondDSCRDefense Supply Center Richmond VirginiaVirginia Annual Tornado DrillsafetyTornado AwarenessVirginia Severe Weather Awareness Week 2022