Author: Jeremy Barrett

It’s April, which means it is #AutismAcceptanceMonth! Help raise awareness for the acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum. #UniquenessUnitesUs #OPD @AutismActionAAP via @OPDOfcNickerson

Severe Weather Awareness Week begins tomorrow in Iowa and Nebraska. We’ll bring you information all week on how you can prepare and remain safe in the season ahead! #SWAS #IAWX #NEWX

We'll be hosting another Skywarn storm spotter training session tonight at 7 pm. A few more classes left through the end of March, and then a couple of advanced classes in early April. Sign up on our website at http://weather.gov/oax/spotter Join us if you can. #newx #iawx #skywarn

If tornadoes are forecast in your area, shelter safely with these tips:

🔸 Go into an interior room like a basement or closet.
🔸 Stay away from windows, doors & outside walls.
🔸 Outside? Don't get under a bridge. You’re safer in a low, flat location.

http://ready.gov/tornadoes