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March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois



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http://www.state.il.us/iema/disaster/pdf/severeweatherpreparedness.pdf  

This guide from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service provides information about tornadoes, severe storms, lightning and flooding and recommended actions to take before, during and after each of these weather events. The guide also includes definitions of important weather terms, including watches, warnings and advisories and a list of items needed for a family emergency supply kit. 

The Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness Guide has also been updated. This guide provides information about earthquakes and the recommended actions to take before, during and after an earthquake.  It includes instructions on how to "Drop, Cover and Hold On".

 

http://www.illinois.gov/ready/SiteCollectionDocuments/EarthquakePreparednessGuide.pdf