Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia is Feb. 1-5, which offers an opportunity for the Emory community to review campus emergency plans for what to do in the event of disasters, according the Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR).
Tornadoes and severe weather can occur at any time. During the April 12-13, 2020, tornado outbreak, 21 tornados touched down across the state of Georgia, says Sam Shartar, CEPAR director of operations and senior administrator. Emory University is a Storm Ready University and has taken the necessary steps to ensure Emory’s community is ready to respond to weather emergencies.
The best plan is to learn about community resources now, before weather events strike, says Shartar.