03/17/2026
Don't forget that at 12:59pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, all cell phones in Calhoun County will activate their "Wireless Emergency Alert" (WEA) feature. This is only a TEST as part of the statewide tornado drill.
Use this time to get into a safe space if you can, but if not, at least consider where you would go if a real tornado warning had been issued.
The safest place during a tornado is a basement. If no basement is available, move to the lowest floor's smallest, most interior room (e.g., closet, bathroom) away from windows, doors, and exterior walls. For added protection, get under something sturdy such as a heavy table or workbench. If possible, cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag, or mattress, and protect your head with anything available - even your hands. Avoid taking shelter where there are heavy objects, such as pianos or refrigerators, on the area of floor that is directly above you. They could fall though the floor if the tornado strikes your house.
More info on tornado safety:
https://www.weather.gov/mqt/tornadotips
