March is Severe Weather Awareness Month and Governor Matt Bevin signed a proclamation Wednesday designating March 1-7 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky.
As part of the severe weather awareness activities, a statewide tornado drill was conducted Thursday morning shortly after 9:00 in conjunction with the proclamation.
Weather Edge Forecaster David Powell says the drill is used as a preparation tool.
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Kentucky Emergency Management Director, Michael Dossett says in a release severe weather in the Commonwealth’s most constant threat and they are committed to ensure citizens of Kentucky are prepared for all types of hazards. He went on to say the state experienced ten tornado events last Friday in western Kentucky, and no better example exists as a warning to heighten preparedness. He notes that testing your emergency plan during Severe Weather Awareness Week, whether with family members or co-workers, helps ensure we all will be ready for the next severe weather event in the state.We have some links in this story on our websites that provide helpful links and resources for tornado drills and safety.
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