Missouri Severe Weather

Awareness Week 2013

March 4 - 8, 2013

Illinois/Missouri Statewide Severe Weather Drills 2013


Press Release from The State of Missouri


Introduction


For Severe Weather Awareness Week 2013, every day will have a different theme.Click on the links below to get a 1 to 2 page pdf documant covering the particular subject. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader (its free) to read pdf documents.


Overview

Statistics

Missouri Tornadoes by County 1950 - 2012

Missouri Tornado Deaths by County 1950 - 2012

Monday: Preparedness Day

Tuesday: Tornado Safety Day

  1. Tornado Building Safety
  2. Tornado School Safety

Wednesday: Flash Flood Safety Day

Thursday: Severe Thunderstorm Day

Friday: NOAA Weather Radio Day

The National Weather Service (NWS) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have declared the week of March 4 - 8, 2013 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 5th, around 1:30 pm.

Special Note:  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.

The following pages contain valuable safety information concerning severe weather.  Please share this material with your family members, co-workers, employees, and anyone else who has responsibility for severe weather planning. Now is the time to prepare for severe weather that may occur this spring and summer.

Public Telephone Numbers NWS Offices Serving Missouri

St. Louis, MO                                                          636-441-8467

Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO                              816-540-6021

Springfield, MO                                                       417-869-4491

Paducah, KY                                                             270-744-6440

  Memphis, TN                                                           901-544-0399  

 Davenport, IA                                                          563-386-3976

 

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