BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Armstrong has proclaimed April 28 – May 2 Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in North Dakota.
To insert some fun as we promote important safety information, the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and the National Weather Service regional offices are hosting the second-annual coloring contest. Prizes include things to keep on hand during severe weather events.
Coloring sheets and instructions can be found at NDResponse.gov. Resources including online games and a complete learning kit are also available at NDResponse.gov for educators and libraries.
Follow NDResponse and your local regional NWS offices on social media to learn about important safety information for our upcoming summer season:
NDResponse | NWS – Bismarck | NWS – Grand Forks
Severe Summer Weather Awareness Themes:
- Monday: Severe Thunderstorms
- Tuesday: Lightning
- Wednesday: Tornadoes
- Thursday: Flash Flooding
- Friday: Extreme Heat and Fire Weather
The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services coordinates with others to constantly monitor, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against disasters that may impact the state. When an emergency exceeds the ability of a local community’s first responders, we're here 24/7 - 365 to ensure a safe and secure North Dakota.
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For More Information, Contact :
Alison Vetter, NDDES | 701-391-8158 alvetter@nd.gov
Megan Jones, NWS Bismarck | megan.e.jones@noaa.gov