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STORMNET (SKYWARN) TRAINING

Severe Weather and Tornado Recognition

Presented by the Madison County Emergency Management Agency and the Indianapolis Office of the National weather Service

When:
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:00PM to 9:00PM
(Enter at the Green Awning)

Location:
Hoosier Park
4500 Dan Patch Circle Anderson, 46013

Audience:
Stormnet Severe Weather Observers – Hams & EMA
Public Safety First Responders – Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS Other Public Safety professionals – Security, Safety, Recovery Health Professionals & Service Providers
Governmental Officials and employees
Citizens interested in Severe Weather Observation and Recognition

Presenters:
Michael D. Ryan – Meteorologist, NWS, Indianapolis
Dale Bales – Director of Warning, MCEMA
Steve Riley – Director of Communications, MCEMA

With our 47th year of this specialized training Mr. Ryan will provide a very visual and informative learning opportunity to help those in the field properly identify dangerous cloud appearances and weather conditions. He will relate what is observed to what is displayed on weather radars. Additionally, the County warning procedures and communications protocols for the observer network will be reviewed. Severe weather safety tips will be provided.

Everyone interested in severe weather recognition is invited to attend. Young people grade school age and up have found this presentation to be informative.