County Participates in Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week

SKYWARN Classes Offered February 21st in Broward

DATE: January 30, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Miguel Ascarrunz
Director, Broward County Emergency Management Division
PHONE: 954-831-3900
EMAIL: mascarrunz@broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Florida will observe Severe Weather Awareness Week February 2nd - 6th and the Broward County Emergency Management Division reminds all residents that severe weather can happen at any time. Everyone needs to be prepared year-round.

"Being pre-prepared for any severe weather can make a big difference for Broward residents when disaster strikes," said Miguel Ascarrunz, Director of the Broward Emergency Management Division. "Our message to residents is very simple: determine your risk, take action and set an example for others."

Determine Your Risk: Understand the types of dangerous weather that can impact your home and family.
Take Action: Develop a preparedness plan, put an emergency kit together, determine how to communicate with your family during an emergency and practice your plan.
Set an Example for Others: Once you have taken action to prepare you and your family, share with others what you have done to be prepared.

Residents wishing to become part of an important nationwide volunteer network that reports significant weather can enroll in the SKYWARN Storm Spotters class hosted by the Broward County Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service. The next class will be held from 10AM to 2:30PM on Saturday, February 21st at the Broward County Emergency Operations Center, 201 N.W. 84th Avenue, Plantation. Early registration is encouraged as class size is limited to 60. To register, email n4hhp@comcast.net.

About Broward County Emergency Management Division:
The Broward County Emergency Management Division develops and implements comprehensive emergency planning response, mitigation and recovery activities in order to save lives and protect property in emergencies. Technical assistance is available to develop and maintain emergency plans for all types of hazards. Free training and presentations are available to the public on request. For more information, visit Broward.org/Emergency, follow us on Twitter.com/ReadyBroward, like us on Facebook.com/BrowardEMD or call 954-831-3900.