(Greenfield, Iowa) –  The Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency will host a Storm Spotter Class at the Menlo Community Center, March 16th, beginning at 7-p.m.  Emergency Management Coordinator Robert Kempf says the class is free and open to the public. The following week, March 21-25, is designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa.

The daily highlights of Severe Weather Awareness Week are Severe Thunderstorms on Monday, receiving Warning Information on Tuesday, Tornadoes on Wednesday, Family Preparedness on Thursday and Flash Floods on Friday. Schools, businesses, government facilities, and individuals are strongly encouraged to conduct Tornado Drills on Wednesday. Local communities should also be test their sirens on Wednesday.

During Severe Weather Awareness Week, HSEMD will post information on individual and family preparedness at www.BeReady.iowa.gov, including podcasts, public service announcements and videos. The NWS the National Weather Service (NWS) will promote severe weather safety on their websites and by issuing informative public information statements.

Additional information about severe weather and family safety can be found at: www.BeReady.iowa.gov.