FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – In Indiana, Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 9-15.
Our First Alert Weather team will be providing severe weather preparedness coverage each weekday in our 5-7 a.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. newscasts.
Tune in to learn:
- how thunderstorms form,
- what makes thunderstorms severe,
- how severe thunderstorms are categorized,
- what to do before/during severe weather warnings,
- how Allen County is improving its outdoor siren systems,
- how much flood water is necessary to cause damage to people, cars, and homes, and
- how to remain safe during a flood.
As a preview to our coverage, we spoke to Allen County Department of Homeland Security Director Bernie Beier who emphasizes that to be prepared for severe weather, you must first have the proper mindset and plan…