MONROE - Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week is set for Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17.
Tornado sirens will be tested on Thursday during the state-wide tornado drill. The National Weather Service will issue a mock tornado watch at 1 p.m.; at 1:45 p.m. a mock tornado warning will be issued. Locally tornado sirens will be activated at 1:45 p.m. for Monroe, Juda, Browntown, Albany, South Wayne, New Glarus and Monticello. The city of Brodhead will not be testing its siren at this time. The mock tornado drill watch/warning will end at 2 p.m. If there is inclement weather that day the drill will be on Friday.
A thunderstorm watch or a tornado watch means conditions indicate that a storm or a tornado may be possible and residents will need to watch for changing weather conditions and monitor weather reports. A thunderstorm warning means that a thunderstorm is imminent and tornado warning means a tornado has been seen or is indicated on radar and residents must take immediate shelter.
Green County Emergency Management is reminding residents that they should know where to go and what to do when there is severe weather. People who are at home or in a building should stay away from windows and move to the basement and get under a sturdy table or the stairs. If a basement is not available, move to a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. Emergency management recommends that people cover themselves with towels or blankets; if possible get under a sturdy table, stair steps or a counter.
Last year there were four confirmed tornadoes in Green County, causing more than $1 million in damages. Last week was the 50th anniversary of the Palm Sunday tornado that hit Monroe.
Green County Emergency Management is promoting "Personal Preparedness." Families are encouraged to create an emergency plan and to create or update a disaster supply kit, which should have enough water and non-perishable food to last 72 hours; a first-aid kit; NOAA weather radio; a flashlight; and special items for children, pets, and elderly family members. For more information, visit www.greencountyem.com.
A "Green Envelope" was designed by Green County Emergency Management to help people who live by themselves or need daily assistance to develop their personal emergency plan. Inside the envelope is a communication plan to put contact information in, medical provider names and numbers, suppliers of medical devices if they are used, and other useful information that is needed during emergencies. There is no charge for the envelope. To receive one, contact the Green County Emergency Management at 328-9416.
For more information, visit www.greencountyem.com.
Tornado sirens will be tested on Thursday during the state-wide tornado drill. The National Weather Service will issue a mock tornado watch at 1 p.m.; at 1:45 p.m. a mock tornado warning will be issued. Locally tornado sirens will be activated at 1:45 p.m. for Monroe, Juda, Browntown, Albany, South Wayne, New Glarus and Monticello. The city of Brodhead will not be testing its siren at this time. The mock tornado drill watch/warning will end at 2 p.m. If there is inclement weather that day the drill will be on Friday.
A thunderstorm watch or a tornado watch means conditions indicate that a storm or a tornado may be possible and residents will need to watch for changing weather conditions and monitor weather reports. A thunderstorm warning means that a thunderstorm is imminent and tornado warning means a tornado has been seen or is indicated on radar and residents must take immediate shelter.
Green County Emergency Management is reminding residents that they should know where to go and what to do when there is severe weather. People who are at home or in a building should stay away from windows and move to the basement and get under a sturdy table or the stairs. If a basement is not available, move to a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. Emergency management recommends that people cover themselves with towels or blankets; if possible get under a sturdy table, stair steps or a counter.
Last year there were four confirmed tornadoes in Green County, causing more than $1 million in damages. Last week was the 50th anniversary of the Palm Sunday tornado that hit Monroe.
Green County Emergency Management is promoting "Personal Preparedness." Families are encouraged to create an emergency plan and to create or update a disaster supply kit, which should have enough water and non-perishable food to last 72 hours; a first-aid kit; NOAA weather radio; a flashlight; and special items for children, pets, and elderly family members. For more information, visit www.greencountyem.com.
A "Green Envelope" was designed by Green County Emergency Management to help people who live by themselves or need daily assistance to develop their personal emergency plan. Inside the envelope is a communication plan to put contact information in, medical provider names and numbers, suppliers of medical devices if they are used, and other useful information that is needed during emergencies. There is no charge for the envelope. To receive one, contact the Green County Emergency Management at 328-9416.
For more information, visit www.greencountyem.com.