‘Survivor mindset': Floridians prepare for real weather emergencies during ‘Great Tornado Drill'
People across the Sunshine State are practicing a plan to stay safe during severe weather.
'The Great Tornado Drill' was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in all of Florida's 67 counties.
The event lets citizens sign up in advance to receive an alert like they would during a real emergency.
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The goal is to practice taking shelter in the most secure interior room of your home or office.
Channel 9 spoke to Seminole County's Office of Emergency Management about the importance of the annual event.
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'We want people to consider a survivor mindset — 'What am I going to do during a tornado warning?' ... That way they don't have to scramble to think about it, they already know, and they can act,' Emergency Manager Alan Harris said.
The Great Tornado Drill is part of Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week.
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