An update form the Office of Kentucky Emergency Management:

 

The Commonwealth is no stranger to severe weather. The last three years have shown that being prepared for and knowing how/what to do in an emergency is crucial for response, recovery and, most importantly, survival. 

 

As part of the 2023 Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have teamed up to host several events and share valuable information to help Kentuckians be more prepared in the future.

 

“It is never a question of if, but the reality of when,” said KYEM Director Jeremy Slinker when asked about severe weather preparedness. “The last few years have taught everyone in Kentucky that being prepared at all times is not something we can put off till next week, next month, or even tomorrow. We must be proactive in taking steps today. That is exactly what severe weather awareness week is all about.” 

 

The Governor of Kentucky proclaimed March 1-7 each year as Severe Weather Awareness Week.

 

The NWS is the official agency for issuing severe weather watches, warnings and advisories to alert the public when dangerous weather conditions are expected.