Douglas County Emergency Management will host a training session Thursday for the community to learn how to stay safe during severe weather.
The training session will include tips on how to spot storms and stay safe in severe weather, including thunderstorms, hail, flooding and tornados.
“Preparedness is the key to staying safe during severe weather events. By taking the necessary steps and staying informed, we can protect ourselves, our families and our communities,” Emergency Management Deputy Director John Stipetich said in a news release.
The two-hour session will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 in room 1111 of Capitol Federal Hall, 1654 Naismith Drive. It is free and open to the public.
Until then, Stipetich recommends residents sign up for emergency alerts by visiting the Douglas County Emergency Management website.
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Hannah Loub (she/her), reporting intern with The Lawrence Times since January 2026, is a journalism and global and international studies major at the University of Kansas. She is currently the lead digital producer for KUJH and worked as a beat reporter for the University Daily Kansan. Read her work for the Times here.
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