Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services in conjunction with the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac is offering Skywarn Spotter training free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in being trained in severe weather identification, protection, and reporting procedures. The course is 2-1/2 hours long, and identification codes are issued to all who complete the program.
March 24, 2012 – Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Washington Street Education Center Cafeteria
500 Washington Street
West off of Freer Rd. north of Old US-12
Chelsea, MI
April 18, 2012 – Wednesday
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Liberty School Auditorium
7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Road
Located one mile north of US-12
Saline, MI
Registration for both courses begins 30 minutes before posted start time. Class sizes are limited so you must pre-register either electronically on the web at:
http://emergency.eWashtenaw.org
…or by calling (734) 973-4900. Provide your name, phone number, class date, and verify that you are at least 18 years of age.
Washtenaw County has adopted a two-year Skywarn training cycle. Spotters trained last year are not required to attend re-training until next year.
