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In the meantime, a couple tips\u00a0to\u00a0get you planning while the skies are still clear:<\/p>\n<p>Locate safe shelters in the places you spend the most time. You\u2019re looking for a small room or hallway with no windows, in a basement or first floor. Once you\u2019ve identified your shelter, make sure you communicate that plan with family members or co-workers so everyone knows where\u00a0to\u00a0go when a\u00a0tornado warning sounds.<\/p>\n<p>Choose your reliable news source and stay up-to-date on the weather.<\/p>\n<p>Consider participating in Virginia\u2019s statewide\u00a0tornado drill on March 7 at 9:45 a.m. More details are available at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\">National Weather Service<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n<p>Register for an in-person or online\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/skywarn\/\">SKYWARN<\/a>\u00a0class\u00a0to\u00a0learn how\u00a0to\u00a0spot and report dangerous storm systems.<\/p>\n<p>Some early preparation will help you feel ready when bad weather heads our way!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March and April are traditionally the most active months for\u00a0tornadoes in Virginia, and the National Weather Service is encouraging everyone\u00a0to\u00a0make some basic preparations ahead of the season. 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