Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17
Learn More About Severe Weather Awareness Week
Are you ready for severe weather? Mdewakanton Public Safety encourages you to observe Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 13-17, in an effort to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seasonal threats of severe weather and how to avoid them.
Held in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Severe Weather Awareness Week is a great time to practice and discuss emergency plans at home, at school, and at work. Make sure you and your loved ones know what to do regardless of where you are located when severe weather arrives.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Schedule
Monday, April 13: Alerts and Warnings
Tuesday, April 14: Severe Weather, Lightning, and Hail
Wednesday, April 15: Floods
Thursday, April 16: Statewide Tornado Drills
Friday, April 17: Extreme Heat
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 1:45pm and 6:45pm. Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families.