03/31/2015 Be Prepared for Severe Weather |
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With the spring severe weather season upon us, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Cherokee County Office of Emergency Management would like to remind residents to be aware of weather forecasts and ever changing weather patterns. Thunderstorms, whether they produce a tornado or not, can be dangerous, because of lightening, hail, winds and flash flooding. Residents are encouraged to be prepared and have a multi-tiered, integrated approach towards storm safety. Some helpful tips include:
In addition, it’s important to know the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch is issued whenever conditions are favorable that a storm (severe thunderstorm, tornado, etc..) may develop. It does not mean that severe weather is imminent. Warnings, however, mean that the severe weather is imminent and specific criteria and existing reports have been received by the National Weather Service. For additional information, please visit the Cherokee County Emergency Management Office website at: www.cherokeecountyks.gov or the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at: www.cherokeecountykssheriff.com. |