CHEYENNE – Every year, severe weather kills hundreds of people and injures thousands across the United States. In Platte County, residents see many of these killer hazards, ranging from tornadoes to floods to fire and everything in between.
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CHEYENNE – Every year, severe weather kills hundreds of people and injures thousands across the United States. In Platte County, residents see many of these killer hazards, ranging from tornadoes to floods to fire and everything in between.
Are residents ready to keep themselves, their families and their friends safe in the face of these hazards? Historically, the third week of April is the earliest that a tornado has ever occurred in Platte County. That’s why the National Weather Service and Platte County Emergency Management have designated April 26 as Severe Weather Awareness Day in Platte County.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for residents of our communities to think about what they will do when severe weather strikes,” Platte County Emergency Manager Terry Stevenson said.
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Day, Platte County will test outdoor sirens at approximately 10 a.m. in all communities in the county.