To increase awareness for severe weather hazards, the Carbondale Office of Emergency Management is participating in the statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10a.m.

Tornado season is generally March through May in Illinois, although tornadoes can and do occur at any time of the year.

You can contact the Carbondale Office of Emergency Management at 618-457-3245 or visit the Illinois Emergency Management website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov for a detailed Severe Weather Preparedness Guide.