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STAFF
James A. Reed, 911 Director
(620) 326-3398
John M Tracy, Asst. 911 Director
(620) 326-2884
Sandy Ray, TAC Officer
(620) 326-2884
Watch Supervisors
Marcie Bristor, Day Shift
Robert Patterson, Swing Shift
Bobby Antonich, Night Shift
James A. Reed, 911 Director
(620) 326-3398
John M Tracy, Asst. 911 Director
(620) 326-2884
Sandy Ray, TAC Officer
(620) 326-2884
Watch Supervisors
Marcie Bristor, Day Shift
Robert Patterson, Swing Shift
Bobby Antonich, Night Shift
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ARE YOU TORNADO READY?
Sumner County lies in the middle of "Tornado Alley". While they mostly
occur during the spring, tornadoes can and do happen at any time of the
year. Are you prepared?
occur during the spring, tornadoes can and do happen at any time of the
year. Are you prepared?
Tornado Warnings and 9-1-1
When severe weather occurs, there are many emergencies reported
to 9-1-1. The heavy rain, wind, and lightning associated with severe weather can cause fires,
auto accidents, flooding, and other emergencies. During these times, 9-1-1 is extremely busy
answering calls and dispatching responders. When a tornado warning is issued, the call load
increases even more.
You should be prepared for severe weather at all times, and take action when severe weather
strikes.
When severe weather occurs, there are many emergencies reported
to 9-1-1. The heavy rain, wind, and lightning associated with severe weather can cause fires,
auto accidents, flooding, and other emergencies. During these times, 9-1-1 is extremely busy
answering calls and dispatching responders. When a tornado warning is issued, the call load
increases even more.
You should be prepared for severe weather at all times, and take action when severe weather
strikes.
Be Prepared
The following tips can help you prepared for severe weather.
The following tips can help you prepared for severe weather.
- Watch weather forecasts to check for the potential for severe weather
- Know where you will seek shelter in the event of a tornado warning. Determine in
advance the best place in your home to seek shelter from tornadic winds. If you do not
have an adequate shelter, contact your local police or fire department to determine
where public tornado shelters are located. When a tornado warning is issued is not the
time to call 9-1-1 to look for shelter...know where your shelter is in advance! - If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter! Do not call 9-1-1 to verify if the tornado
warning is valid. You will only waste valuable time needed to seek shelter. If you think
the warning if false, check local media to determine if there has been a warning issued.
More Information
For more information on being prepared for tornadoes, contact Sumner County Emergency
Management at 620 326 7376, or visit their website at www.sumneremergencymanagement.com.
For more information on being prepared for tornadoes, contact Sumner County Emergency
Management at 620 326 7376, or visit their website at www.sumneremergencymanagement.com.
