Naval Station Norfolk to participate in statewide tornado drill Tuesday

Base sirens sound at 9:45 a.m.

Updated: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010, 11:21 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 15 Mar 2010, 3:07 PM EDT

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Norfolk participated in Virginia's statewide tornado exercise Tuesday morning.

Officials say "Take Cover" sirens sounded over the base loud speaker system at approximately 9:45 a.m. At approximately 10 a.m., the "All Clear" siren was sounded.

Gov. Bob McDonnell has proclaimed March 16th Tornado Preparedness Day in Virgnia.

As part of the day's activities, the Virginia Department of Emergency management will coordinate a statewide test tornado drill utilizing Emergency Alert Systems and NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts at 9:45 a.m.

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NS Norfolk part of Tue tornado drill

Base sirens sound at 9:45 a.m.

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