For Immediate Release
The National Weather Service (NWS) and the State Emergency
Management Agency (SEMA) have declared the week of March 12-16, 2012 as
Severe Weather Awareness Week for Missouri. The goal of the week is
quite simple: SAVE LIVES. The best way to do this is by being prepared. Everyone
should have a basic knowledge of severe weather safety rules and have a severe
weather plan in place. Knowing what to do, or where to go when severe
weather threatens can be the difference between life and death. A good time for
all Missouri citizens to practice their severe weather plans will be during
the Annual Missouri Severe Weather Drill, which will be held
Tuesday, March 13th, around 1:30 pm.
Everyone is encouraged
to take part in the drill at the appointed time. However, if the day or
time does not work, conduct a drill at a time that is best for you.
