The National Weather Service has designated April 17-21, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management says this is a good time to start thinking about what to do when severe thunderstorms or tornadoes impact the state.
Severe weather will eventually occur in South Dakota and everyone needs to be prepared.
Severe Weather Awareness Week is used by state and local officials to urge people to start making preparations because it is too late to prepare when the thunderstorm or tornado is already impacting your area.
“Now is the time when families should discuss what to do if severe weather happens,” Jerauld County Sheriff and Emergency Manager Jason Weber said. “Where do you go if you are outside when a thunderstorm begins or what do you do if a tornado warning is issued? Those are important things to be ready for.”
On Wednesday, April 19 at 10 a.m., Jerauld County will hold a tornado drill for Alpena, Lane and Wessington Springs. For more information on how to be prepared for severe weather read the Severe Weather Preparedness Guide below.
