Annual Douglas County Severe Weather Symposium Scheduled for March 20th

02/22/2010
Join Emergency Managers, Storm Spotters, Media, Meteorologists, and Weather Enthusiasts for Douglas County Emergency Management's Annual Severe Weather Symposium. Registration begins at 7:00 am on Saturday, March 20, 2010 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 and guest presenters. Guest Presenters include: Greg Carbin, Warning Coordination Meteorologist - SPC; Brandon Ivey, The Storm Report & Storm Chasers; Brian Barjenbruch, Journeyman Forecaster - WFO Topeka; Matt Elwell, Chief Meteorologist - Channel 6 Weather / Lawrence. The fee for the Symposium is $15.00. The registration deadline is: Friday, March 12, 2010. 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 EM Website - http://douglas-county.com/depts/em/em_home.aspx
Severe Weather Symposium Website - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/volunteering/em_symposium.aspx.
Symposium Flyer - http://douglas-county.com/depts/em/volunteering/docs/pdf/symposiumflyer.pdf

Media Contact:
Jillian Rodrigue, Assistant Director
Emergency Management Department
785-838-2459
jrodrigue@douglas-county.com