Are you familiar with the variety of weather information opportunities that you have access to through WTC? 130 The Weather Channel 131 Wamego Weather 132 St Marys Weather 133 St George Weather 134 Paxico Weather 135 24/7 Weather Now 136 National Weather Service This week is designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. A state-wide tornado safety drill will be held today- Tuesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Every school, citizen and business is encouraged to participate in the drill by practicing seeking secure, safe shelter as if this were a real warning. According to the National Weather Service, Kansas had 56 tornadoes in 2013, including 15 in one day; 45 of those tornadoes hit in May. This is the time of year for everyone to plan ahead. A home emergency kit should include everything needed for each family member to survive for a minimum of three days without power. Kits should include one gallon of water per person per day; nonperishable, high energy foods; a battery powered NOAA weather radio; flashlights; extra batteries; a safe, alternate heat source; blankets; medications and other essentials. Additional information about preparing an emergency kit may be found online at ksready.gov.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:06:04 +0000
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