🏕️Got plans to go camping this year? Want to make s'mores under the stars? 🔥Building a campfire is a big responsibility! ⚠️Learn how to pick your spot, prepare the pit, build, maintain, & extinguish your campfire from Smokey Bear here: smokeybear.com/en/prevention-… #WildfireSafetyPA

Today is #SafePlaceSelfie day and the graduate assistants here in the CDRE know where to go when severe weather occurs! We encourage everyone to find their safe place too and use the hashtag to spread awareness. Millersville AMS NWS State College

Each spring, County EMAs, PA Emergency Management Agency, and all National Weather Service offices serving PA sponsor a week of Severe Weather Awareness & Preparedness before the typical onset of severe and flash flood season. This year, April 15-19 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in PA. #SeverePrepPA

Severe Weather Awareness Week: What is the criteria for a thunderstorm to be severe? It needs to have one of the following criteria: 58+ mph winds, 1+ inch hail, or a tornado. These criteria create a threat to life and property. Note: A storm does NOT need a tornado to be severe!

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Knowing the difference between outlooks, watches, and warnings is vital to your safety: 👀Outlook: Be Aware. 📡Watch: Be Prepared! ⚠️Warning: Take Action!! #SeverePrepPA

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Did you know the NWS Storm Prediction Center issues severe weather outlooks every day? They highlight regions where severe thunderstorms are possible along with the amount and intensity of storms. You can find these outlooks at spc.noaa.gov! #SeverePrepPA

Severe Weather Awareness Week: If a watch has been issued for your area… take precautionary measures! Severe weather is possible because the conditions for it are favorable. You can view active severe weather watches on our webpage at weather.gov/ctp. #SeverePrepPA

Severe Weather Awareness Week: If a warning has been issued for your area, severe weather is imminent! Take action & seek shelter immediately. Severe weather is life-threatening so do not wait to get to safety. Have multiple ways to receive warnings & check for updates regularly!

Severe Weather Awareness Week: During flash flooding, you never know how deep the water is over the road. 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, 12 inches can float most cars, and 24 inches can carry cars, SUVs, and pick-ups down stream. #TurnAroundDontDrown #SeverePrepPA

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes have occurred in every county across PA! We average about 15 tornadoes a year. Wherever you are and at any time of year, make sure you are prepared for tornadoes. Prepare an emergency kit and create an emergency plan with your household.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Let’s crack some common tornado myths to help get prepared for the upcoming season: ➡️ Tornadoes CAN cross water! ➡️ STAY AWAY from windows if a tornado is coming, and keep your windows closed! ➡️ Tornadoes occur in mountains and cities EVERY YEAR!

Severe Weather Awareness Week: There are many ways to get involved with your local NWS office during severe weather! Follow these links to learn more: weather.gov/wrn & weather.gov/marine/ham. Want to get involved with NWS State College? Check out weather.gov/ctp/skywarn!

I was thrilled to welcome the emergency management community to the 2024 IAEM “Plugged In” Virtual Conference this week. Thank you IAEM for being steadfast partners in championing resilience and for your contributions in advancing the emergency management profession.

Our Millersville @IAEM student organization will be having their first meeting on September 17th at 5pm. It will be a great opportunity for new and returning students to get involved with the organization, as well as see what is planned for the upcoming year.

Come out to the IAEM student meeting tomorrow night for a tabletop exercise! No prior experience needed.

Come see us at the graduate school fair today from 11am-2pm in SMC MPR!

Come see us at the IAEM conference in Colorado Springs!

If you are attending the 2025 American Meteorological Society Conference in New Orleans, LA, stop by our table at the Career Resource and Graduate School Fair to learn more about our program offerings! #AMS2025

In New Orleans for the 2025 American Meteorological Society Conference? You are invited to come to our Alumni and Friends reception TONIGHT from 7-9pm in the Hilton. Please stop by and say hello! There will be food and drink provided. #ams2025

Check out the TN2P Podcast featuring Dr. Duane Hagelgans on the importance of of professional development and professional organizations! Link: youtube.com/watch?v=AFFsty…