Feel more prepared when severe weather strikes.
Get a head start on National Preparedness Month, held in September, by participating and learning tips for staying safe before, during, and after a storm.
Many people believe they will not be affected by a severe storm or natural disaster; however, in 2022, there were 30,704 deaths caused by natural hazards and disasters worldwide, and 185 million people were affected, according to the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters.
- Attendees will learn practical storm safety tips for kids and adults, including:
- How to stay safe before, during, and after all types of storms.
- Tips on generator safety.
- How to avoid deadly carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
- How and when to test and change smoke alarms and CO detectors.
- Where to properly place the alarms/detectors in your home.
- How to use a checklist to prepare for a storm - checklist provided.
- Other ways to help you and your family prepare for storms.
- What to look for after a storm when hidden dangers can lurk.
A storm is always ready. Are you? Join us to find out. Session hosted by Safe Electricity. Presenter: Kerri Taylor, Extension Outreach Associate, Energy Education Council
About the Everyday Environment Series
The Everyday Environment Webinar Series focuses on a different environmental topic each month. These webinars provide new information on natural resources and help you learn how to make small changes in your lifestyle to have a positive impact on the environment. There is never a shortage of new things to learn about your everyday environment. Webinars are held on the second Thursday of the month at 1 PM.
Register for these additional workshops in the series.
July 13 at 1 p.m. | Which Grass is Which? Explore Annual Grasses
While many grasses are perennial and return year after year, other grasses are annual and only live for one year. Many of these annual grasses emerge, grow, and flower in the summer, while others grow in the winter and spring. Learn the basics of grass identification to dive into the identification of grasses in Illinois, including both summer and winter annuals. Register at go.illinois.edu/annualgrassID.
Presenter: Erin Garrett, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy educator, Illinois Extension
September 14 at 1 p.m. | New Tools for Healthy Waterways
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a multi-agency partnership that works to keep our waterways and everything healthy downstream. Explore the three new best practices that have recently been added to the list of recommended practices: water and sediment control basins, saturated buffers, and terraces. Finally, hear how farmers and landowners can apply these to help their bottom line and the environment. Register at go.illinois.edu/nutrientlosstools.
Presenters: Rachel Curry, Ag and Agribusiness Educator, and Nicole Haverback, Watershed Outreach Associate