Severe Weather Preparedness Week coming

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is April 24-28. South Dakota’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging teachers and students to prepare for any natural disaster that may occur. Material to assist preparedness efforts is available online at www.oem.sd.gov and will be mailed to each school principal. 

A statewide tornado drill will be held Wednesday, April 26.  The test watch will be at 10 a.m. (CDT) and 9 a.m. (MDT). The test warning will be at 10:15 a.m. (CDT) and 9:15 a.m. (MDT). The cancellation will be at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) and 9:30 a.m. (MDT). 

For specific questions, contact the Office of Emergency Management at (605) 773-3231.