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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Creating a family plan of action

Wednesday, March 26 by Submitted

Preparing for severe weather can make all the difference in protecting your family and property. The National Weather Service (NWS) recommends three simple steps to stay safe: Make a Plan, build a Kit, and stay informed. Make a Plan Being prepared means knowing what to... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Taking shelter from tornados

Tuesday, March 25 by Submitted

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: When thunder roars, go indoors

Monday, March 24 by Sam Walker

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of the year. Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is Mar. 24-28, statewide tornado drill set for Wednesday

Monday, March 24 by Submitted

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 24-28, 2025. "Iowa is familiar with extreme weather and flooding. Last year, we faced some of the worst weather... Read More.

Solid Waste Environmental Management System promoting programs through public awareness

Thursday, January 2 by Submitted

The City of Muscatine, along with Muscatine County, is participating in the Solid Waste Environmental Management System (EMS) sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program is a voluntary alternative to comprehensive planning for solid waste planning areas and permitted facility... Read More.

Stories tagged with: awareness

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Creating a family plan of action

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Taking shelter from tornados

Severe Weather Awareness Week: When thunder roars, go indoors

Severe Weather Awareness Week is Mar. 24-28, statewide tornado drill set for Wednesday

Solid Waste Environmental Management System promoting programs through public awareness

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