KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Emergency Management Agency encourages residents, local businesses and schools to participate in the statewide tornado drill at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.

This drill will include the activation of severe weather sirens in those communities who have such systems.

Should a conflict arise, a back-up date for the drill has been set for the same times Wednesday, March 23, according to Ed Rock county emergency management director.