2024 has already proven to be an active year for severe weather. As of May 28, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recorded 1,016 tornado reports, including 55 that were possibly EF2 or higher. This is the second highest number of tornadoes recorded to-date in a year behind only 2011. This year’s... Read more »
Wisconsin Tornado Awareness Week takes place from April 8-12 and it is a crucial time to explore what makes tornadoes so powerful, their impacts, and how to stay safe when they strike. First things first, what is a tornado? A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to... Read more »
Tornados can happen any time of year but the peak season in the U.S. is generally April-June. Popular Science reports that meteorologists are expecting another big season for tornados, with predictions ranging between 1,350-1,475, which is more than the average of 1,253 per season (1). Due in part to drought, jet stream changes, and temperature... Read more »
September is National Preparedness Month. Below is a list of ways you and your business can prepare for various types of emergencies that you may encounter in the future. For more information on how you, your business, or your community can participate visit Ready.gov. Access alerts and warning Test communication plans Assemble or update supplies... Read more »
