Burgum proclaims Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week Eric Jensen North Dakota Department of Emergency Services BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed April 26-30 as Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in North Dakota. Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week is an annual event to keep the public informed and remind them of the potential risks of summer storms. These storms can produce lightning, damaging winds, hail, flash flooding, rural fires, power outages, and can cause the release of hazardous materials. They also cause injury and death, as well as extensive damage to property each year. “It is important that all North Dakotans are well-informed and prepared to protect themselves from severe summer storms. Families, schools and businesses also should have plans to follow for when severe weather strikes,” said North Dakota Homeland Security Director Cody Schulz.