Flood Safety Awareness Week: March 17-21, 2008

Flooding is a coast to coast threat to the United States and its territories in all months of the year. National Flood Safety Awareness Week is intended to highlight some of the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property.

Guilford County Emergency Services reminds everyone to replace their batteries in home safety devices such as Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, NOAA Weather Radios, and other safety devices.

For questions about these devices and other preparedness measures, please contact Guilford County Emergency Services at 336-641-7565

March 2nd – 8th will be Severe Weather Awareness Week this year with the Statewide Tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday March 5th at 9:30 am.
 

Two Advanced SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotters classes will be held on Wednesday, March 12th. The first class will begin at 2:00 pm and include radar interpretation techniques. The second class will begin at 7:00 pm. Both classes will be held at our Emergency Services building on Meadowood Street. Everyone is welcome to attend either of these free classes. No registration necessary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 336-641-2278.

The Guilford County Preparedness Committee is co-sponsoring, along with WFMY and the American Red Cross, a preparedness expo in conjunction with the Holiday Blood Drive at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center (SEC). The activities will be held on Tuesday, December 11 from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM.