{"id":95674,"date":"2026-03-18T11:07:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/michigans-2026-statewide-tornado-drill-to-be-held-today-everything-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:07:51","slug":"michigans-2026-statewide-tornado-drill-to-be-held-today-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/michigans-2026-statewide-tornado-drill-to-be-held-today-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan\u2019s 2026 statewide tornado drill to be held today &#8212; Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>DETROIT<\/strong> \u2013 On Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m., Michigan will be having a statewide tornado drill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mspnewsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/03\/13\/statewide-tornado-drill-scheduled-for-march-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mspnewsroom\/news-releases\/2026\/03\/13\/statewide-tornado-drill-scheduled-for-march-18\">as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>&#8212;&gt; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/weather\/2026\/03\/09\/tornado-watch-vs-tornado-warning-what-the-alerts-mean-and-why-they-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/weather\/2026\/03\/09\/tornado-watch-vs-tornado-warning-what-the-alerts-mean-and-why-they-matter\/\"><b>Tornado watch vs. tornado warning: What the alerts mean and why they matter<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging communities, businesses and individuals to participate, though the drill is not mandatory. Alerts may be broadcast via TV, radio, wireless emergency alerts and local sirens, depending on local participation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The year 2026 has already proven to be an active severe weather season. On March 6, four tornadoes touched down across Branch, Calhoun, Cass and St. Joseph counties, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/09\/deadly-tornadoes-rip-through-sw-michigan-what-we-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/09\/deadly-tornadoes-rip-through-sw-michigan-what-we-know\/\">killing four people and injuring many others<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/06\/video-shows-tornado-rips-roof-off-business-in-southwest-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/06\/video-shows-tornado-rips-roof-off-business-in-southwest-michigan\/\">Dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed or damaged<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/09\/whitmers-office-questions-national-weather-service-response-after-deadly-tornados\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/09\/whitmers-office-questions-national-weather-service-response-after-deadly-tornados\/\"><b>Whitmer\u2019s office questions National Weather Service response after deadly tornados<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The drill is a good time to practice a severe weather plan. Real tornadoes can strike with little warning, so readiness to act quickly is critical.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__HeadingBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 bXHBTg article-header\"><u><b>Tornado Safety Tips:<\/b><\/u><\/h3>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>At Home:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Go to the basement, under the stairs or under a heavy piece of furniture like a table or workbench.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Get under heavy furniture, and cover your head with blankets or pillows. The biggest threat of death or injury comes from head injuries caused by flying or falling debris.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Keep windows closed and stay away from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>At School:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Go to the lowest floor or basement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Get to interior rooms or hallways and protect your head.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Stay out of gymnasiums and auditoriums.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">In Public Buildings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Go to designated shelter, an interior hallway or small room on the lowest floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Stay away from windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Do not go to your car.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Out in the Open Country or Fields:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Move away from a tornado at right angles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">If a tornado is near,\u00a0<b>DO NOT<\/b>\u00a0try to outrun it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Get out of your car, lie flat in a ditch or depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Stay away from large trees or metal poles. Cover your head.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Mobile Homes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Leave your mobile home immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">If there is no designated community shelter, take cover in a ditch or depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gJUqRf\">Persons in mobile homes should have a plan of action before threatening weather occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit &#8211; 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