🌪️Statewide Tornado Drill Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 10:15am 

Every Hoosier business, school and family should participate in the statewide tornado drill each year. The drill allows you to practice where to go, what to do and what to take so you are prepared in the event of a real tornado warning.

At about 10:15 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, NWS will issue a test tornado warning alert, which will be shared through most notification systems, including the statewide Emergency Alert System (EAS).

Wherever you are at that time, practice your tornado safety plan. There will be no follow-up alerts issued by the NWS to mark the end of the statewide tornado drill. It ends when your business, school or family feels that you have adequately practiced your safety procedures.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week (SWPW) is an annual effort to help Hoosiers understand the risks of severe weather and prepare before storms strike. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security partners with the National Weather Service (NWS) to share safety information, preparedness resources and practical steps residents can take to stay safe. Follow our social media channels throughout the week and use the hashtags #SevereWx and #SWPW to learn more and share preparedness tips with your community. Quick Tips: If severe weather is approaching, remember these key safety tips:

• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including phone alerts and a NOAA weather radio.
• Understand the difference between a watch (be prepared) and a warning (take action).
• Turn Around, Don't Drown. Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Know your safe shelter location, such as a basement or interior room away from windows.
• Prepare an emergency kit and family communication plan before storms develop.

Storms, floods and tornadoes are common occurrences for Hoosiers. Practice these tips below to stay prepared for these weather events and not only minimize their effects, but also save lives.

• Statewide Tornado Drill
• Weather Alerts
• Watch vs. Warnings
• Emergency Kits
• Communication Plans

Key March safety topics focus on spring hazards and annual observances, featuring National Ladder Safety Month, Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and National Poison Prevention Week. Other critical topics for the month include workplace fatigue (following daylight saving time), hazard communication, and spring cleaning safety. National Safety Council +4Key March Safety Observances & Topics

• National Ladder Safety Month: Emphasize 3-point contact, inspecting ladders before use, and identifying overhead electrical hazards.
• Workplace Eye Wellness Month: Raise awareness about protecting eyes from flying objects, tools, particles, and chemicals, particularly in industrial settings.
• National Poison Prevention Week (mid-March): Focus on proper chemical storage, labeling, and handling to prevent accidental poisoning.
• Sleep Awareness Week/Fatigue Management: Address the risks of fatigue, such as reduced concentration, which increases, especially around the daylight saving time change.
• Hazard Communication (HazCom): Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS), container labeling, and PPE usage as spring work ramps up.
• Spring Cleaning & Ergonomics: Use safe lifting techniques, clear walkways, and ensure proper PPE during seasonal maintenance.
• Mental Health Awareness: Encourage open conversations about stress management and emotional well-being in the workplace. OSHA Education Center +6

Other Potential Topics

• Carbon Monoxide Safety: Checking detectors and ensuring proper venting as the seasons change.
• Work Zone Safety: Increasing awareness for road crews as construction activity rises. National Safety Council +4