Local agencies encourage individuals and residents to learn and prepare for severe weather

     The National Weather Service (NWS) Kansas City and emergency management agencies across the region are encouraging individuals, families and businesses to learn about severe weather and how to protect themselves during Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 6-10, 2023.
     “Dangerous and sometimes deadly tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding can happen at any time,” Andy Bailey, warning coordination meteorologist for NWS Kansas City said. “It’s important to prepare now and make sure your family and/or employees know what to do when disaster strikes.”
     PrepareMetroKC.org offers safety tips and educational information about tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and lightning. You can also learn how to create an emergency supply kit, develop a family emergency plan and stay informed.
     Sign up for emergency alerts from weather officials, municipalities and local media. Follow the MetroKC #PrepList Twitter feed for the latest social media messages from over 80 county, city, police, fire and emergency management agencies in the Kansas City metro. And follow @PrepareMetroKC for more updates and the latest news.