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Severe weather can strike anywhere and
at any time. Whether you live in a
city, suburb or rural area - we are all
at risk. Thunderstorms, tornadoes,
straight line winds and flash floods
can devastate our communities with
little warning. You may only have
seconds to make critical life and death
decisions. That is why it is so
important to become familiar with your
community’s public alert and warning
system before disaster strikes. Visit
ready.gov to find your local office of
emergency management and then contact
the office to find out about the plans
for your community. Many of us have
heard the sounds of an outdoor siren.
But the sirens are only designed as an
outdoor warning mechanism to alert anyone
who is outside to seek shelter. Indoors
you may not hear the siren. So consider
purchasing a NOAA weather radio to
notify you of impending severe weather
while you are indoors. Don’t let
severe weather catch you unprepared.
Make your plans today.