Annual Douglas County Severe Weather Symposium on tap for March 21st

02/25/2009
Join Emergency Managers, Storm Spotters, Media, Meteorologists, and Weather Enthusiasts for Douglas County Emergency Management's Annual Severe Weather Symposium. The registration begins at 7:00 am on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire in Lawrence, Kansas. The Symposium is for Storm Spotters, but is open to the public. This day is designed to train and expand your knowledge in advanced storm development, spotter safety, and the importance of spotter reports. The presentations will include incredible storm videos; experts in the field from the National Weather Service and the private sector, and will conclude with a Round table discussion with local television meteorologists. Guest Presenters include: Shawna Davies, Storm Chaser - Kansas City; Scott Blair, Journeyman Forecaster - Topeka NWS, Jon Davies, Private Meteorologist & Storm Chaser - Kansas City; and David Floyd, WCM - Goodland NWS. The symposium is $15.00, and pre-registration is required and due by Friday, March 13, 2009. Online registration, speaker biographies, participating television meteorologists, and more can be found online at http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/volunteering/em_symposium.aspx.

Related Links:
Douglas County Emergency Management Website - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/em_home.aspx
Symposium Website - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/volunteering/em_symposium.aspx

Media Contact:
Teri Smith, Director
Emergency Management Department
785-838-2460
tsmith@douglas-county.com