The Emergency Operations Plan is distributed to all key agencies within the jurisdiction and is utilized to insure appropriate actions. As part of our planning process, we occasionally see the opportunity to take some action that will eliminate or reduce the effects of potential disasters. We study our jurisdictions, hazards, and ways to mitigate emergencies on a daily basis. Some hazards, such as tornadoes, just cannot be eliminated. Therefore we prepare for these events.
Jurisdictions provide tornado preparedness programs in various manners throughout our state.
This is accomplished, in part, by working with local media, state media, and use of television where possible. An important aspect of this program is the Tornado Preparedness Week, which the Governor's office annually recognizes. The citizens of many jurisdictions receive extensive information regarding tornado preparedness and safety. Severe weather safety presentations to local civic groups, agencies, schools, and other organizations. Insuring proper maintenance and operation of these systems.