Abilene Receives Storm Ready Designation

by National Weather Service

 

   When Seconds Count, Storm Ready Communities are Prepared

Buddy McIntyre, National Weather Service, San Angelo, presenting the "StormReady" designation to Abilene Mayor Norm Archibald at the March 10, 2005 Abilene City Council meeting.  Mayor Archibald also issued a mayoral proclamation designating March 6-12, 2005 as Severe Weather Week.

 

Americans live in the most severe weather-prone country on Earth. Each year, Americans cope with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, as well as an average of 6 deadly hurricanes. Potentially deadly weather impacts every American. Communities can now rely on the National Weather Service's StormReady program to help them guard against the ravages of Mother Nature.

StormReady, a program started in 1999 in Tulsa, OK, helps arm America's communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property– before and during the event. StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs.

StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through better planning, education, and awareness. No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives.