National Weather Service to Kick Off Annual Severe Weather Awareness Campaign

 
A press release today from the NWS announced it will kick off its annual Severe Weather Awareness Campaign March 6-12.

"We encourage all residents, businesses and schools across West Central Texas to practice their tornado drill Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 AM," said NWS.
 
The NWS in San Angelo will transmit a Routine Weekly Message through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) at this time. Because of the test format of this message, it may or may not activate certain NOAA Weather Radios. 

Several communities, including the cities of Abilene and San Angelo will conduct tornado drills. 

Here are some links that will provide information people can use to help NWS staff remind folks how to prepare for the 2016 severe weather season. 

Additionally, here are two life-saving safety rules:

1) Have at least two ways to receive life-saving NWS warnings automatically like NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio and a cell phone app. Some communities and TV stations offer timely warnings apps.  Be sure to contact your emergency management office or your local TV station to see if this service is available in your area.  Or, you can go online and search for your favorite warning alert app.

2) Have a safety plan ahead of time so you know what to do. Please refer to information on the following pages.   

Residents may also use any of the severe weather safety information contained on the following website to help NWS prepare citizens for the impacts associated with severe weather. 

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/severewe…

 

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