Northern Illinois University, in cooperation with the NIU Geography Department, the NIU Meteorology program, and NIU Weather have scheduled the Severe Weather Hazards and Preparedness Symposium for this Thursday, April 30th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm in Montgomery Auditorium at NIU.
The agenda is as follows:
* Opening Remarks
* Tornadoes and springtime Severe Weather Hazards in northern Illinois: Dr. Walker Ashley, NIU, Department of Geography, Meteorology Program
* Tornado Risk and Vulnerability in De Kalb County: Stephen Strader and Dr. Walker Ashley, NIU, Department of Geography
* Severe Weather Watches and Warnings: Matt Friedlein or Gino Izzi, U.S. National Weather Service Chicago
* Home, Business, and University Campus Preparedness: Gilbert Sebenste, NIU Staff Meteorologist
* The Emergency Response Process: Kyle Ullmark, NIU Emergency Management Coordinator, Department of Police and Public Safety
* Audience Q & A
Please share and pass around to anyone who may be interested. Free parking is available after 6:45 PM in the Visitor’s pay parking lot. All are welcome to attend; those from about 12 years of age and above should find this interesting.
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