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SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK WEBSITE

Severe Weather Awareness Week
  March 20th - March 26th 2022

Severe Weather Awareness Week Information
Statewide Preparedness Activity
  • While the state continues to take steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, we want to remind residents that severe weather season is approaching. This includes tornados, flooding, high winds, and other severe weather that could disrupt our daily lives.
     
  • The statewide tornado drill will be conducted March 23rd at 1PM. While participation is encouraged, please follow any local, school, or workplace COVID-19 rules that remain in place.
     
  • Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can! We encourage you to take the time and review your severe weather preparedness plans so you don't get caught off-guard.. 
     
  • More information from Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Governor's Proclamation
  • Officially stating March 20th through 26th as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan
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