2 Severe Weather Events on Tap for Douglas County
01/25/2013
Douglas County Emergency Management is sponsoring the National Weather Service session of Weather 101 on Thursday, February 21st, at 7:00PM at South Middle School. The class is free and open to the public. Weather 101 will begin by providing information about severe thunderstorm development and identification of important features followed by safety and preparedness tips. All‐hazard radios with onsite programming will be available at cost as well as information on signing up for IRIS, a free call notification system. Registration is not required. Severe Weather Symposium: Join Emergency Managers, Storm Spotters, Media, Meteorologists, and Weather Enthusiasts for Douglas County Emergency Management's Annual Severe Weather Symposium. The event will be held 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at KU Memorial Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. in Lawrence, Kansas. 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 Panel discussion with the presenters and local television meteorologists. The Symposium is for Storm Spotters, but is open to the public. The fee for the Symposium is $15.00 which includes a light breakfast and meal ticket. The registration deadline is Friday, March 1, 2013. Online registration, speaker biographies, parking and lunch options, and more can be found online at http://bit.ly/DCEMSymposium or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DCEMSevereWeatherSymposium.
Related Links:
Symposium Website - http://bit.ly/DCEMSymposium
Douglas County Emergency Management Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/dgcoem
Symposium Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/DCEMSevereWeatherSymposium
Weather 101 Flyer - http://bit.ly/hGXhK0
Media Contact:
Jillian Rodrigue, Assistant Director
Emergency Management Department
7858382459
jrodrigue@douglas-county.com