It’s Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, Feb. 1-5. This week provides an opportunity for Floridians to learn about the various weather hazards that frequently impact the state and how families and businesses can prepare for these natural events.
All Orange County Public schools participate in severe weather drills throughout the month of January and facilities annually conduct safety drills to provide employees with hands-on instruction so they know what to do in the event of severe weather.
Each day of Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on a specific weather event. Click the links below to learn more about these weather conditions.
Monday 2/1– Lightning
Tuesday 2/2 – Marine Hazards and Rip Currents
Wednesday 2/3 – Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Thursday 2/4 – Hurricanes and Flooding
Friday 2/5 – Temperature extremes and Wildfires
You can also follow
OCPS-Safety & Emergency Management on Twitter for district updates.