26 February 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Feb. 20, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating Severe Weather Preparedness Week (SWPW) in Kansas.
SWPW will be held from March 4th to March 8th. Last year, Kansas had 44 tornadoes. The Adjutant General’s Department Director of Public Affairs Jane Welch said fortunately there were no deaths thanks to Kansas’ severe weather preparedness.
“Preparedness is key to being safe during Kansas’ severe weather events,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Early warning and spotter systems, local news outlets, and preparedness programs are critical to ensuring safety during severe weather. I urge all Kansans to do their part in being ready for severe weather.”
A statewide tornado drill will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 6. Notifications won’t be sent out through the NOAA Weather Radio but county offices may sound sirens. The public will be asked to practice sheltering through a Routine Weekly Test message.
If you need to create a severe weather plan, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has a guide to prepare for the next disaster. The American Red Cross also has a guide to prepare for emergencies that can be found here.
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