National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

Local Area StormReady Communities

Americans live in the most severe weather- prone country on Earth. Each year, Americans cope with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, as well as an average of 6 deadly hurricanes. Potentially deadly weather impacts every American. Communities can now rely on the National Weather Service’s StormReady program to help them guard against the ravages of Mother Nature. 

Some 90% of all presidentially declared disasters are weather related, leading to around 500 deaths per year and nearly $14 billion in damage. StormReady helps arm America's communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property– before and during the event. StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs.

StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through better planning, education, and awareness. No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives.
 

Local Area StormReady Communities
(Click the locations below for pictures & more information)

Acadia Parish
Calcasieu Parish
Jasper County
Lafayette Parish
Lake Charles
McNeese State University
St. Landry Parish
St. Martin Parish

 

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