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Sarasota Parks and Rec Florida - Governor Ron DeSantis recognizes Feb 5 9 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week 06 February 2024 ( news )
Sarasota Parks and Rec , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Feb 06,2024
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TALLAHASSEE , FL ( Feb . 6 , 2024 ) - Today , Governor Ron DeSantis issued a
proclamation
recognizing February 5 - 9 , 2024 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week . This week is observed each year by the National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management ( Division ) to increase awareness and preparedness for severe weather hazards during peak severe weather season in Florida .
"The state of Florida faces unique hazards year round , and through proper preparedness and education Floridians can be better equipped to handle whatever disaster may come their way , " said
Division Executive Director Kevin Guthrie .
“I encourage residents to determine their risk and know what hazards may impact their community , as well as have a fully stocked disaster supply kit that supports every member of the household , including pets . ”
Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on the education of different natural hazards occurring in Florida each day of the week , as follows:
Monday , February 5 –
Lightning
Tuesday , February 6 –
Marine Hazards and Rip Currents
Wednesday , February 7 –
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Thursday , February 8 –
Hurricanes and Flooding
Friday , February 9 –
Temperature Extremes and Wildfires
A statewide tornado drill will also occur on Wednesday , Feb . 7 at approximately 10 a . m . Public and commercial broadcasters are encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill by broadcasting these messages immediately . For the Florida Panhandle counties within the Central time zone , all drill activities will be repeated one hour earlier ( 9:00 a . m . CST ) . School districts , private schools , preschools and daycare centers are welcome to participate in the drill . The tornado warning will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Alert Radio as a “routine weekly test” message .
For more information about Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week , visit
FloridaDisaster . org/SWAW
and follow the Division on
Facebook
,
Instagramand
X ( formerly known as Twitter ) @FLSERT .
To find preparedness tips for families and businesses , visit
FloridaDisaster . org/PlanPrepare
.
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