By Norma Dittman
Fulda Free Press staff writer
Minnesota will observe Severe Weather Awareness Week beginning Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 21st. Two statewide tornado drills will be held on Thursday, April 20th at 1:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m.
The purpose of these two tornado drills is to provide an opportunity for residents to prepare their homes, families, and communities for the severe weather that can come during Minnesota’s springs and summers.
An information sheet can be accessed at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Documents/swaw-2017-info-sheet.pdf. Below are some of the ideas on how individuals, families, businesses, and schools can participate during the 2017 Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week.
• Create or update emergency plans with your entire family so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. Ensure everyone has up-to-date contact info and knows what to do.
• Practice your family plan during the tornado drills on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. Have everyone build a family emergency kit together.
• Check with places your family spends time, such as schools, workplaces, churches, markets, or sportsfacilities to learn what
their emergency plans are.
• Share the plans for these areas with your entire family and talk about what you would do if your family was not together during a disaster.
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