Shane Booker, Executive Director of Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency (Photo provided)
On Saturday the Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency hosted a training session for storm spotters. Training was provided by Dave Tucek of the National Weather Service. Tucek’s presentation included Doppler Radar interpretation, thunderstorm basics, squall lines and damaging winds, super cells and tornadoes, reporting procedures and storm safety.
Hamilton County Emergency Management offers opportunities for members of the community to become involved in the county’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. To learn more about Hamilton County Emergency Management and volunteer opportunities visit their website at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/229/Emergency-Management.
In addition, Hamilton County EMA encourages all county residents to download the agency’s app to access local forecasts, monitor travel advisories, identify open shelters and report storm damage. The free app can be found in Google Play or the App Store.