EFFINGHAM, IL. – EFFINGHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (ECEMA) in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Lincoln will be holding a Severe Storm Spotter Training Class on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Effingham County Emergency Operations Center, at 311 Miracle Avenue, Effingham.
During the session, participants will learn the characteristics of severe thunderstorms and other associated threats, severe weather-relevant cloud formations, and weather safety practices.
Participants will also learn how they can be a National Weather Service SKYWARN volunteer and help keep our community safe, by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather directly to the National Weather Service.
Participants should note:
• Training lasts about 2 hours.
• The class is free and open to the public.
• The class is appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.
• Pre-registration is NOT required
For questions about the training, please call Effingham County Emergency Management Agency, 217-540-1669