Green Bay, Wi (WTAQ) – Starting this weekend, Outagamie County will be testing its outdoor warning systems. Lisa Van Schyndel is Outagamie County’s Emergency Management Director.
“we like to test them weekly because….it’s technology and stuff happens”
In August 2013, a series of tornadoes ripped through the Fox Valley. During that severe weather event, the outdoor warning sirens didn’t go off. Since then, a back-up plan has been put into place. But the key is making sure people get the information in a timely manner.
Since the spring severe weather season is starting to ramp up, the National Weather Service says now is a good time for everyone to get prepared.
“all too often I hear, after a storm moves through, people say it came without warning. when in fact, usually warnings are issued before storms hit. it’s just a matter of not getting that information”
Jeff Last, with the National Weather Service, recommends having a weather radio, downloading a weather app for your smart phone, watching and listening to the news.
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