Plan now to cope with storms

Today marks the end of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Even though snow is still on the ground, the season of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is near. Plan ahead to minimize the impact of a severe storm. Preparedness saves lives.

While Sauk Valley residents just got finished digging and plowing their way out of another snowstorm, it’s not too early to prepare for rough weather that could be ahead this spring.

That’s the message of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which started Sunday and ends today.

People need only consider what happened last year in southern Illinois to be reminded of the devastation that wind storms can cause.

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