04-03-2025
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Have a plan
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Spring is right around the corner and in the Four States, that means severe weather season.
This is 'National Severe Weather Preparedness Week' and step one is having a plan.
That plan should include things like where you'll go when the sirens sound and what items — like important documents or medication you'll take with you.
And make sure everyone in your family knows that plan before a storm arrives.
'You have to make sure that you know where you're going to go, are you going to a public shelter, do you have a place in your home that you're going to be able to retreat to,' said Carl Junction Fire Protection District Chief, Joe Perkins.
'Having things where you know right where they're at, such as cash, credit cards, your identification,' said Cherokee County Sheriff, Brian Henderson.
'If a cell tower were to get hit and it knocked out all service, what's the plan if your kids are in school? How would you communicate? Or, if it were after school and you were headed home from work,' said Cherokee County Emergency manager, Matthew Haviland.
You can learn more about making a severe weather plan for your family, HERE.
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