Our schools routinely practice tornado drills. Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms and can leave an area destroyed within seconds. A tornado may sound like an airplane or train. Tornadoes normally travel for up to 10 miles before they subside.
Tornadoes can strike anytime of the year and sometimes accompany hurricanes.
They occur most frequently during the spring. When severe weather is forecast, the school principal and secretary will monitor weather bulletins. The district's central office also alerts the schools to a tornado watch or warning. If a warning is issued, a tornado drill is signaled to students and staff. If you see a revolving, funnel-shaped cloud, call 911 immediately.