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It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Statewide Tornado Drills Tuesday, March 21, 2017 #INwx

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Indiana has endured 32 tornadoes since August of last year. As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Hoosiers to take steps to prepare for tornadoes and participate in the statewide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 21.

The drills will be at 10:10 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. A test of the Emergency Alert System will sound both in the morning and evening on commercial radio, television networks and all-hazard radios.

Although Indiana has experienced a rash of tornadoes in the last nine months, the statewide tornado drill brings to attention that March, April and May are Indiana’s most severe tornado months. The statewide drills provide an excellent opportunity for families, schools and businesses to practice their weather safety action plan.

At Work or School

Finding suitable shelter is an important aspect to preparing for severe weather, especially tornadoes. Since many Hoosiers will be going about their day during the morning drill, it is important to know where to take shelter at the workplace or school. Check to see if there is a severe weather plan, and locate the designated safety area. If there is no designated location, identify an interior area on the lowest level of the building, away from windows to take shelter.

At Home

For those living in homes or apartment buildings, residents should take shelter in the lowest level of the building, away from exterior windows and doors. Permanent structures are best for shelter during a tornado, especially a basement. Knowing which room or area of the home is the safest during a storm can help keep those in the home out of harm’s way.

If living in a mobile home or similar structure, it is important to plan ahead. Manufactured buildings often can’t stand up to the wind speed and pressure, and are not safe shelters during a tornado. Hoosiers living in mobile homes or similar structures should talk to friends, family or neighbors to find a safe shelter in advance.

Stay Aware

To stay informed during severe weather situations, it is recommended that all Hoosiers have a working all-hazard (weather) radio in their homes. Ensure that the radio has working backup batteries in the event of a power outage, as the radio might be the only way to receive weather updates.

Some severe storms may occur overnight during normal sleeping hours. As such, it is important to take precautions in advance of severe weather, in the event that immediate action is needed.

  • Consider turning up the volume on cell phone notifications.
  • Be familiar with the notification settings of weather apps.
  • Have an all-hazards (weather) radio near the bed or sleeping area.
  • Keep the weather radio turned on at a volume loud enough that alerts can be heard while sleeping.
  • Overnight alerts could provide important details about severe weather, with safety precautions to follow.
  • If devices such as phones and laptops are charging overnight, be sure they are plugged into a surge protector.
  • For more severe weather safety tips, visit GetPrepared.in.gov.

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Homeland Security

First Frost Advisory for 2016-17 Fall/Winter #INwx

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The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a frost advisory, which is in effect from 2 am to 8 am EDT Saturday October 22, 2016.

Clear skies and light winds along with low tempertaures expected in the middle 30s will provide ideal conditions for frost formation.

Temperature…low temperatures will fall to the middle 30s.

Impacts…frost development will be possible. Damage will be possible to sensitive vegitation.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…a frost advisory means that widespread frost is expected. sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Rain in Indianapolis on July 17th!

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We are in the midst of the biggest drought in over two decades in Indiana and in Indianapolis we set a new record high for July 17th at 101°, beating the old record by a degree, and raising our number of triple digit days to 7 this year.  The current record of 100°+ degree days stands at 12.

Tonight we managed to capture the short, but much needed, rain in Indianapolis where we’re over 14 inches under where we should be on the year.  We even spotted a few pieces of hail in the mix too.

And while we’re talking weather, we should mention that pretty much the entire state of Indiana is under a burn ban, and in the past few days many areas were placed under a watering ban as well.

With the watering ban, in most cases you can water gardens by hand, but sprinklers, washing your car & filling empty pools are no-no’s that may get you slapped with a hefty fine.  They also list “washing your driveway” as a no-no, but if you do this regularly we really think you need professional help, not a fine, so give us a ring on the Buzzline, 317-891-4627, and we’ll help arrange that for you.

Now that you can’t water your lawn, and in case you’re wondering what the difference between green grass and dead grass is, here’s a visual for you of both, side-by-side.

Did you see anything where you are?  If you have photos or video, please share!

Naptown Buzz #17

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On this episode of Naptown Buzz, your source for all things Indy, we talk about:

  • The Indy Ice Storm / Snow Storm Recap
  • Indianapolis area schools are back open!
  • The Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl
  • The Chocolate Tweetup is tomorrow (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)

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Naptown Buzz #16

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On this episode of Naptown Buzz, your source for all things Indy, we talk about:

  • Indy Ice Storm on the way
  • Funeral for fallen IMPD Officer David Moore on Tuesday
  • Five Manhole Covers Exploded Downtown
  • Pro Bowl = Boring
  • Indiana Pacers Fire Head Coach Jim O’Brien
  • The Palladium Opening

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