Severe Weather Awareness Week

Mar. 21-25, 2022
Severe Weather Preparedness

Iowans are mindful that severe weather may strike at any time. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, along with the National Weather Service (Des Moines office) designate the last full week of March as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. The goal is to provide Iowans with a better understanding of the state’s spring weather hazards. Specific topics addressed include flash floods, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, weather warnings, and family preparedness.

Required Weekly Test (RWT) Drill Wednesday, Mar. 23 at 10 AM