Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of April 15-19 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week.
To better prepare families in Onedia County, the Rhinelander School District is holding a Severe Weather and Disaster Preparedness class Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the high school.
Red Cross Disaster Volunteer and President/Founder of Disaster Awareness. LLC, Gregory MacMorran will share ways to prepare you and your family for natural disasters, fire safety and receive home security tips.
The class will be held Wednesday April 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Rhinelander High School.
Class fee is $5 per person.
Click here to print a registration form. Make checks payable to SDR (School District of Rhinelander). Send payment to SDR Community Ed Program, 665 Coolidge Avenue - Suite B, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually. Last year, only 4 tornadoes were reported in Wisconsin by the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest tornado, rated EF2, hit near Patch Grove in Grant County on September 4. No fatalities or injuries occurred with the tornadoes.
On Thursday, April 18, 2013, a statewide tornado drill is planned. The drill will be an ideal opportunity for school staff and students to practice their safety procedures for severe weather. The mock tornado watch will be issued statewide by the NWS at 1:00 pm. The NWS will then issue a statewide mock tornado warning at 1:45 p.m.
