The Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency encourages residents to increase awareness and prepare for severe weather threats during Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, Feb. 15-21.
In partnership with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service’s Nashville Office, Crossville/Cumberland County EMA will be participating in Severe Weather Awareness Week by highlighting a severe weather topic and providing important safety and preparedness information.
“Severe Weather Awareness Week is a time for residents of Cumberland County to focus on preparedness,” said Travis Cole, Crossville/Cumberland County EMA director. “Our community has experienced firsthand how quickly severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, flash flooding, and damaging winds can impact our area.”
He added, “Because these events can develop rapidly, preparing before a storm forms is critical.”
Cole said residents can expect messaging from Cumberland County EMA on their social media pages as well as the Cumberland Co. TN EMA mobile app, a free downloadable app for iOS and Android devices.
Each day will highlight a severe weather topic and provide important safety and preparedness information:
Sunday, Feb. 15. What to Know Before the StormMonday, Feb. 16. Flooding and Flash FloodingTuesday, Feb. 17. Lightning, the Underrated KillerWednesday, Feb. 18. Tornado Safety and PreparednessThursday, Feb. 19. Severe Thunderstorm SafetyFriday, Feb. 20. Tools to Receive Weather Warnings and Social MediaSaturday, Feb. 21. Severe Weather Impacts
“Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency encourages every household to review their emergency plan, identify a safe place to shelter, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather alerts — especially overnight,” Cole said. “A NOAA Weather Radio, trusted weather apps, and local alert systems can provide lifesaving information when seconds matter most.”