(OLNEY/NEWTON) This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week as local downstate residents are encouraged to join the National Weather Service and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency as they take time each day to highlight the various aspects of being prepared for severe weather. Today’s daily focus on this Monday is on Receiving Weather Information, especially by using and staying up-to-date on the weather with a NOAA Alert Radio. Tomorrow’s focus is on Lightning Safety, then Tornado Safety on Wednesday, Hail & Wind Safety on Thursday, and Flood Safety on Friday. Plus this Wednesday morning will be the state’s Annual Tornado Drill at 11:00. Now’s the time to prepare, don’t wait until severe weather is in the forecast or already approaching. For more details about Severe Weather Preparedness Week, for safety tips, and more, logon at weather.gov or at iema.illinois.gov.
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