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School Tornado Drills, 2004
Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a school tornado drill This tornado drill also included a search and rescue exercise. Here, children simulate being injured. During the tornado drill, a fireman checks on a student under a desk.
CERT members check on students in the library during the exercise associated with the school tornado drill. During the tornado drill and exercise, a CERT member helps a child onto a stretcher. During the tornado drill and exercise, a teacher comforts a child.

Above photos by Heather King, VDEM

School Tornado Drills, 2003
Children get into position during a school tornado drill. School children practice protective positions during a tornado drill. Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill.

Above photos courtesy of participating localities

School Tornado Drills, 2001
Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill. Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill. Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill.
Schoolchildren are instructed prior to a school drill. Schoolchildren get into position during a tornado drill.  

Above photos by Bob Lambert, VDEM, except for second photo on bottom row by Cindy Causey, VDEM

School Tornado Drills, 2000
Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill. Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill. Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill.
Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill. Schoolchildren practice protective positions during a tornado drill.  

Above photos by Janet Clements, VDEM