SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security recognizes March as Severe Weather Preparedness Month. To help families prepare for severe weather, officials are sharing resources and featuring its emergency preparedness kits. In 2023, Illinois received two significant Presidential Disaster Declarations for severe weather and flooding that totaled over $462 million in damages. A statewide tornado drill will take place at 11 AM Wednesday. The National Weather Service will briefly interrupt TV and Radio broadcasts during the event.
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