Preparedness starts with you. Each of us must take steps to know when our natural hazards threaten our families, schools, businesses, and institutions. We also must know what to do when these hazards impact our communities. The more informed and prepared we are, the more resilient and safe our communities are.
Severe Weather Topics
This page will provide you with helpful information on the primary natural hazards we face on an annual basis. By being educated on how to recognize threats, how to get and stay informed, and what to do when severe weather impacts are imminent, you help create communities that rapidly recover with minimal life safety and economic impacts. Below you will find information on:
Severe Thunderstorms
Weather Watches & Warnings
Tornadoes
Family Preparedness
Flash Floods
Video Series
Severe thunderstorm awareness, characteristics, preparedness actions, and the emergency management community lifelines.
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Weather Warnings
Know the difference between watches, warnings, and how to easily receive real- time alerts.
Tornadoes
Know what to do when tornadoes threaten and how to receive life-saving weather and emergency alerts.
Family Preparedness
Are You Ready? Learn how to prepare yourself and your family with helpful tips, resources, and free alerting.
Flash Floods
Flooding is the most frequent natural hazard in Pottawattamie County and the natural hazard that causes the most U.S. fatalities annually.
