Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital
Severe Storms Can Happen at Any Time; Being Prepared is Vital
Frankfort, KY
– The recent severe storms and flooding that occurred across Kentucky last month is a reminder that extreme weather events can happen at any time
Preparing for this is vital to keeping your family safe
The National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe storms in Kentucky this weekend
Kentucky sees a disproportionately high number of severe weather events each year compared to other parts of the United States so it’s important to understand the difference between a watch vs warning
If the National Weather Service issues a watch, it means be prepared
Rain, hail and damaging wind threats are expected
Warnings, usually issued for an hour or less, mean take action
Click Watch Warning Advisory Explained to learn more
But that’s no reason to let weather predictions leave you feeling stressed
It’s also a good reason to be prepared year-round
Make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several different technologies no matter where you are–at home, at school, at work, or in the community
Know your area’s severe weather risk and practice your emergency plan with your family and pets
In other words, know whether to shelter in place or go to your identified safe place, which could mean leaving town or deciding to stay with friends or family
Before extreme weather happens, it’s a good idea to invest in a NOAA Weather Radio
A public service offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, weather information is broadcast directly and continuously from your nearest National Weather Service office
Click Emergency Alerts | Ready
gov to learn more
Some communities use the Emergency Alert System, a national public warning system, to deliver warnings of imminent threats to specific areas
A severe weather threat such as a tornado warning can be sent by state and local public safety officials
If your community has outdoor warning sirens, become familiar with their warning tone(s)
If you don’t have a safe room you can access in an emergency, the next best protection is a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of your home or a sturdy building
Simply put, preparing for severe weather means knowing what to do
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Sat, 03/15/2025 – 12:57