Severe Weather Week 2016

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Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 21-25, 2016
The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service (NWS)
have declared the week of March 21-25, 2016 Severe Weather Awareness Week. The highlight of the week
will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 23rd, beginning at 10:00 am. This is an event to remind
Iowans that Severe weather is a part of living in our state and that understanding the risks and how to respond
to them can save lives.
EH&S will be hosting Storm Spotter Training for ISU staff and students on April 14th. Register at
Severe Weather Awareness Week Daily Topics
Monday
The focus will be severe thunderstorms. Hundreds
of severe thunderstorms hit Iowa each year. Did you
know severe thunderstorms can be as dangerous as
tornadoes?
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Tuesday
The emphasis will be on warning reception. Over the
years, the ways to get hazardous weather warnings
have changed. Do you know how you get a warning?
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Wednesday
This is tornado day. In 2011, over 500 people died in
the United States from tornadoes! Do you know where
the safest place is in your home or car?
Statewide Tornado Drill: 10:00 AM
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Thursday
This is family preparedness day. Learn about family
safety from natural and man-made hazards
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Friday
Flash flooding is the most deadly weather threat in
the United States. Never drive into a flooded area!
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Safety info, by building
Check buildings you work in or frequent on the . Look for building emergency
maps and particularly, where to take shelter from severe weather.
For more information and safety tips, visit our .