Welcome to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness

Winter Safety Awareness Week:
November 13-19, 2011

• Governor's Winter Safety Week Resolution

Winter Safety

• Weather Terms
• Preparedness for Schools
• Ice & Snow, Take It Slow
• Winter Safety Tips
  •     For The Home
  •     For The Vehicle
  •     Fire Safety
  •     Health & Safety Tips

Winter Awareness

• 2010-2011 Ohio Winter Summary
• Snow Emergency Classifications
• Wind Chill Index
• Flood Information and Safety Tips
• Flood Insurance Information
• FloodSmart's Flood Risks
• Power Outages
• Carbon Monoxide Information & Safety
• Portable Generator Info

Statewide Tornado Drill:
March 28, 2012 - 9:50 am

Severe Weather Update

Tornado

• Fire Drills and Tornado Safety Precautions (ORC 3737.73)
• New Tornado Safety Standards
• Brochure: Tornado Safety & Preparedness in Schools
• Facts and Safety Tips
• Safety And the Dangers of Highway Overpasses

Train vs. Tornado

Just for Kids

• Ready Kids
• Let's Get Ready! Planning Together For Emergencies
• OII Weather Safety Club
• Ohio EMA Disaster Detectives
• Owlie Skywarn's Weather Book

OCSWA Poster Contest

• 2011 Poster Contest Rules
• 2011 Poster Certificate
• 2011 Regional Winning Posters
• 2011 Winning Posters!

Spring Severe Weather   Awareness Week:
March 25-31, 2012

• Governor's 2011 Proclamation
• Letter from 2011 OCSWA Chairperson

Safety Information

• Severe Weather Terms
• Thunderstorms & Lightning Safety
• Flood Information and Safety Tips
• Flood Insurance Information
• FloodSmart's Flood Risks
• Turn Around Don't Drown!

Health and Safety Concerns

• Power Outages
• Floods
• Excessive Heat

Be Prepared!

• StormReady
• Making a Disaster Plan

Preparedness Kits

• For the Home
• For Ohioans with Special Needs
• For the Vehicle
• For Pets and Animals

Skywarn®

• NWS Skywarn®
• NWS Storm Spotter Training

Volunteering during Disasters

• Ohio Citizen Corps

Weather Notification

• NOAA Weather Radio
• Public Alert Radios for Public Schools
• EAS and Warning System Testing