Severe Weather Awareness Week

WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Alabama have suffered significant effects from severe weather during the primary spring severe weather season over the years; and

WHEREAS, the 2011 severe weather season produced devastating and catastrophic tornadoes in the State of Alabama, which took the lives of over 250 Alabamians and caused damage in over two-thirds of the state; and

WHEREAS, preparedness planning and increased public awareness of the dangers of severe weather and the proper protective actions have shown to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities from these storms, even as the population rises; and

WHEREAS, to draw attention to the need for Alabamians to be vigilant and prepared for the 2012 primary spring severe weather season, The National Weather Service, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and local Emergency Management Agencies across the state hereby urge all citizens to review their personal safety measures during severe weather including their ability to receive weather warnings in a timely fashion:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim February 19 through 24, 2012, as

Severe Weather Awareness Week

in the State of the Alabama.

 

     

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 14th day of February 2012.

 

                                                                          Robert Bentley, Governor