Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week is a designated time to educate communities about potential dangerous weather events such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, winter storms, and floods. The goal is to promote preparedness, ensuring individuals and families understand warning signs, have safety plans, and maintain emergency kits. By increasing awareness, communities can reduce injuries and damages when severe weather occurs. It’s a reminder to stay informed through weather alerts and to practice safety measures, so everyone is better equipped to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies.