Tornado drill
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A tornado drill is a method of practicing procedures for the evacuation of building occupants to a safe location in the event that a tornado strikes an area. Generally, a signal is given, such as a series of tones, or a voice announcement. Upon receiving the signal, building occupants proceed to a designated location, usually an interior room or corridor with no windows, and assume a protective position.[1],[2]
In some jurisdictions, schools are required to conduct tornado drills, though normally less frequently than fire drills would be conducted.