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Severe Weather Safety. Dave K Purscell Steele County SKYWARN. Why do we care ???. Severe Weather Can Happen Anywhere. Severe Weather Can Happen Anywhere. Severe Weather Can Happen Anywhere. Severe Weather Can Happen Anytime. What Can YOU Do ???. Identify Storm Shelters. Interior Rooms
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Severe Weather Safety Dave K Purscell Steele County SKYWARN
Identify Storm Shelters • Interior Rooms • Minimal Glass • Reinforced Walls • Short Ceiling Spans • Sufficient Space for your Employees • Be Aware of your Surroundings
Plan (and Practice) Tornado Drills • Drill Annually (MINIMUM) • Every Shift • Evaluate The Drill • Evaluate Your Self • Evaluate Each Other
Be Aware of Weather Conditions • Storm PredictionCenter • National WeatherService • 3rd PartyProviders • Local Media
Receive Alerts When Severe Weather Threatens Your Business • NOAA Weather Radio • Alpha Numeric Pagers • Alerts from 3rd Party Weather Providers • Support SKYWARN • 100% Volunteers • Donating our time, money and resources to keep you safe
Take Action • Implement your Tornado Plan When Necessary • Don’t hesitate to act when a warning is issued • Seconds Count