DOWAGIAC, Mich. -- The State of Michigan has put together a number of resources to help residents plan for a severe weather emergency.

As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, there will be a voluntary Statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 18. at 1 p.m.

Dowagiac sirens will activate for a full warning cycle, which will last approximately five minutes.

After the warning cycle is completed, the all-clear alarm will sound for approximately two minutes.

To review resources and plan to stay safe in the severe weather click here.