SWAW Day 4: Thunderstorms

03/10/2011
Did you know1/2 At any given moment, nearly 1,800 thunderstorms are in progress over the surface of the earth. Welcome to Day 4 of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Today's preparedness topic is Thunderstorm Safety. Are you interested in learning more about severe thunderstorms and severe weather safety1/2 Join us tonight at 7PM at South Jr. High School for Weather 101. Weather 101 will begin by providing information about severe storm development and identification of important features followed by important safety and preparedness tips. This class is free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be provided by Paul Davis Restoration and NOAA WX Radios will be sold ($30) and can be programmed for free. See the flyer below for more information. Want to know more1/2 Join us on Saturday, March 19th at the Lawrence Arts Center for the Douglas County Severe Weather Symposium! This is a more advanced training which brings in speakers from across the midwest. Visit our website to view speaker/vendor information and to register! Hope to see you there!

Related Links:
Douglas County EM Website - http://bit.ly/gOw4JZ
Day 4 Topic: Thunderstorm Safety - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/preparedness/docs/pdf/severeweatherawareweek_day4.pdf
Weather 101 Flyer - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/preparedness/docs/pdf/em_weather101flyer.pdf
Severe Weather Symposium Website - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/volunteering/em_symposium.aspx

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