{"id":154603,"date":"2026-03-20T10:19:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=154603"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:19:43","slug":"annual-tornado-drill-scheduled-for-april-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/annual-tornado-drill-scheduled-for-april-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual tornado drill scheduled for April 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UWM will conduct its annual tornado drill on Thursday, April 16. This drill is designed to test our emergency response systems and procedures and make systematic changes to enhance the university\u2019s safety. Participation by students, staff and faculty is important so all are aware of UWM&#8217;s emergency procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The tornado drill will start with a UWM emergency alert through RAVE\/Guardian via text and\/or email. Another notification will share that the drill has ended. 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