It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week While We Enjoy Another Nice Day And The Rest Of Our Weekend!!

Hey there I know it's the weekend and most are out enjoying this nice weather as you should be LOL. But I Just thought I would check in real quick with this post reminding you all that Severe weather preparedness week is starting between now and the 21st to better educate people about the hazards of severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes and to be ready should any severe weather occur.

And I wanted to remind you all to get out and enjoy this nice weather we have had this weekend! It has been beautiful! I may have to get out and help my grandma work out in the yard today! Some fresh air will do us all some good. ;) Have a great day enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Here is all you need to know about the severe weather preparedness week I have posted below..........Again have a great weekend and I will see you all soon..........


Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 15-21, 2009


Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed March 15 through 21, 2009 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.

The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems on Wednesday, March 18 between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM EDT and between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM EDT.

The goal of Severe Weather Preparedness Week is to better educate people about the hazards of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and to help everyone be prepared should severe weather occur. Each day will focus on a different topic:

Sunday: Kick-Off: Discuss Partners' roles in Severe Weather


Monday: Severe Weather Outlook: Partners' roles at the Outlook stage of an event

Tuesday: Watch: Partners' roles in the Watch stage of an event

Wednesday: Everyone's roles in Warnings

Thursday: Response: Partners' roles in responding to disasters (real-time response)
Friday: Recovery: Partners' roles in the recovery process (days/weeks/months after disaster)

Saturday: Wrap-Up: Importance of preparedness and action during threatening hazards