OP EM Preparedness

The official site of Overland Park Emergency Management

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Due to inclement weather in the area, the postponed #stormsiren test for today will not take place. The next test is scheduled for September 6 at 11:00. @opcares @OPPD_PIO @OpOpdown @OverlandParkFD

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Due to inclement weather in the area, we will not be conducting our #sirentest this morning. The test has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, August 9. @opcares @OPPD_PIO @OpOpdown @OverlandParkFD

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Last Saturday was #Safetyday at Deanna Rose Farmstead. Participants got a lot of great info and a few lucky ones got #weatherradios. Join us next year for this great event promoting safety in @opcares. @OPEmergPrep suggests you get a weather radio to be alerted to #severeweather

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management will test our #stormsirens at 11:00 and 11:15 today. Let us know what you see and hear. Tornado sirens are an "outdoor" warning system; have multiple ways to receive alerts. @opcares @oppd_pio @OverlandParkFD @DowntownOP https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management will test our #stormsirens at 11:00 and 11:15 today. Let us know what you see and hear. Tornado sirens are an "outdoor" warning system; have multiple ways to receive alerts. @opcares @oppd_pio @OverlandParkFD @DowntownOP https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management will test our #stormsirens at 11:00 and 11:15 today. Let us know what you see and hear. Tornado sirens are an "outdoor" warning system; have multiple ways to receive alerts. @opcares @oppd_pio @OverlandParkFD @DowntownOP https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings. DON'T rely solely on the outdoor warning sirens. @opcares

[NWS Kansas City @NWSKansasCity]

Severe thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon and evening in northern Missouri. After sunset an additional line of storms expected to develop along a front moving through the area. Be sure you have a way to receive warmings this afternoon.

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Expect strong to severe storms in the @opcares area tomorrow afternoon & evening. According to @NWSKansasCity there is the possibility of severe weather. Be prepared now and have ways of getting warnings. Tornado sirens are an "outdoor' warning system https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Floods kill more people in the United States each year than any other thunderstorm-related hazard. We have several areas in @opcares that are prone to flooding such as Indian and Turkey creeks. Look at https://t.co/cFqDcldxcG from @NWSKansasCity. #SevereWeatherPrepardnessWeek

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Today, we're focused on #Hail which is a form of precipitation consisting of solid ice that forms inside thunderstorm updrafts. Large hail is no stranger to @opcares and the region. Take a look at this important info from NOAA https://t.co/bJmgQGEjdM #SevereStormPrepardnessWeek

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

#Lightning kills many people each year but doesn't receive the same media coverage as other types of severe weather. Many of these injuries and deaths could have been avoided. @NWSKansasCity put together some info and tips on lightning safety https://t.co/Lz18JZA0nm @opcares

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

We start Severe Weather Preparedness Week with info about what you can do to mitigate severe weather. Living in @opcares region you'll never know what to expect. @NWSKansasCity has some great info at https://t.co/LAGeIBuED6. Sign up to be alerted. https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Are you ready for #StormSeason? March 6-10 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. @OPEmergPrep will provide pertinent information each day about severe weather and some insight about the @opcares #stormsiren network. Be ready for #severeweather by being informed.

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management will test our #stormsirens at 11:00 and 11:15 today. Let us know what your see/hear. Tornado sirens are an "outdoor" warning system; have multiple ways to receive alerts. @opcares @OPPD_PIO @OverlandParkFD @DowntownOP https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Winter is not over yet. Don't let the nice temps in the @opcares region fool you. Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. There's some good info at https://t.co/wLV3dTZq2O

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management will test our #stormsirens at 11:00 and 11:15 today. Let us know what you see/hear. Tornado sirens are an outdoor warning alert system; have multiple ways to receive alerts. @opcares @oppd_pio @OverlandParkFD @DowntownOP https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management participated in the Integrated Warning Team (#IWT) sponsored by @NWSKansasCity. IWT is a collaboration between NWS and Broadcast Meteorologists and Emergency Management to identify ways to better inform the public during severe weather events.

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

@OPEmergPrep will conduct Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training beginning Feb 21. The class will meet Tuesday evenings for seven weeks. Learn how to take care of yourself, your family and others in a disaster. For more info and to register see https://t.co/2TuvrtDRY0

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

Overland Park Emergency Management will test our #stormsirens at 11:00 and 11:15 today. Let us know what you see and/or hear. Tornado sirens are an outdoor alert system; have multiple ways to receive alerts. https://t.co/DwaeKzphXF @opcares @OPPD_PIO @OverlandParkFD @DowntownOP

[OP EM Preparedness @OPEmergPrep]

We're in for a shock later this week with potential heavy snow and extreme cold. Wind chill values could approach -40 F for @opcares and the Kansas City region according to @NWSKansasCity. Check out this preparedness info from @PrepareMetroKC https://t.co/BsumirEDrp