Preparedness and Education

The National Weather Service issues forecasts and warnings to help save lives. 
However, in order for these to be effective, people must know what to do for protection 
from these hazards. It is important to have a plan of action BEFORE the event strikes, 
so you will be well prepared when the time comes.

Weather Safety 

Links to NOAA's website about weather safety:

 

    RESOLVE TO BE READY IN 2010 !! 

The New Year is fast approaching and for the sixth year FEMA's 
Ready Campaign is encouraging Americans to "Resolve to be Ready"
by making a New Year's resolution to get prepared for emergencies. 
We hope you will join us in this effort. 

For more information about being prepared for emergencies, visit
either the FEMA web site at: www.ready.gov



                                  OR 





the State of Illinois preparedness web page at: www.ready.illinois.gov
 

National Weather Service Brochures

If you travel to other parts of the country, you may run into unfamiliar weather situations 
(e.g. hurricanes, rip currents, etc.). NWS's national headquarters has preparedness 
brochures for all types of weather. You can find them at the following link:

NWS Brochures, Posters & Booklets

Many of these are in PDF format; you may need to obtain a PDF reader plug-in for your browser.

For Kids

Owlie Skywarn
Reference

 


 
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