Our annual Severe Weather Awareness/Spotter training is scheduled for Thursday February 23rd 2012. Location will be the 3M clubhouse located at 2120 East Austin. Entrance is the far west road on the west side of the plant. Time is 6:30. Open to the Public. Come enjoy the presentation put on the National Weather Service office in Springfield. For more information please contact the office of Emergency Management at 417-667-8236 or email at vcemd@vernoncountymo.org.
Please check http://training.dps.mo.gov for the 2012 training schedule.
February 7, 2012 -The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
On the 200th anniversary of the last of the Great New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12, Missourians will "Drop, Cover and Hold On" at 10:15 a.m. to practice earthquake preparedness as part of the drill for central U.S. states.
March 12-16, 2012 - Severe Weather Week 2012
SEMA joins the National Weather Service to promote severe weather awareness and preparedness as the risk of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding increases with the beginning of spring.
March 13, 2012 - Statewide Tornado Drill
SEMA teams up with the National Weather Service to promote Missouri's statewide tornado drill, encouraging schools, families and businesses to practice their severe weather plan.
Alternate date is March 15.
