Severe Weather Preparedness Week starts Feb. 1

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS), are calling on Georgians to educate themselves and understand the threats of severe weather during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which will take place Feb. 1-5.  Spring is traditionally a period where the threat of high winds, hail, and lightning from tornadoes and severe thunderstorms greatly increases. Severe Weather Preparedness Week serves as a reminder to review emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards. Severe Weather Preparedness Week isn’t just for individuals and their families. GEMA/HS highly encourages schools, businesses, and other organizations to use this as an opportunity to evaluate their preparedness for a severe weather event.  For more resources on how you can prepare your home, school, or business for severe weather emergencies and other disasters, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia.