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Local Authorities Remind Residents of Storm Safety Protocols

While severe storms have proven to come at any time of the year, this is the time year where the storms are at their peak for chances of striking.

 

With that in mind, local authorities are taking time to remind residents what to do, and not do, during severe weather. Teresa Barnett is the Director of DeWitt County's Emergency Management Agency, and says the most important thing you can do is be prepared for any circumstance.

 

 

When the chances for severe weather increase, Barnett explains a watch will be issued. She explains a watch simply means the conditions are right for a storm but a warning means a storm is near and shelter needs to be sought.

 

 

Barnett stresses when the tornado sirens go off, residents need to seek shelter immediately as a tornado has been spotted near your area or is headed towards your area.

 

 

Clinton and DeWitt County have an emergency notification system that can send immediate notifications to residents impacted by various storms that is free. Learn more about the "Code Red" alert system next week, or to get signed up, visit clintonillinois.com or dewittcountyill.com. 

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