Congratulations for a job well done and thanks to all who helped. The annual Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest, sponsored by NEMA and the National Weather Service, is part of the annual Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is scheduled this year for April 2 through 6. It is open to all fourth grade students in the state, both public and private. Teachers are encouraged to have their students participate while teaching them about the hazards of severe weather in Nebraska. While not specifically designed to promote tornado awareness, tornadoes are the most common theme chosen for the posters.
Some students though choose lightning or flooding, which are also products of severe thunderstorms.
Some even select winter subjects like blizzards. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, March 20. Local emergency management personnel will provide information about the contest to schools in January and February. A mailing will also be done in February to all fourth grade coordinators in the state. The Nebraska Association of Emergency Management provides the bonds.