Join Emergency Managers,
Storm Spotters, Media, Meteorologists, and Weather Enthusiasts
for Douglas County Emergency Management’s 8th Annual
Severe Weather Symposium. The event will be held 7:30am –
1:00pm on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Lawrence Arts
Center, 940 New Hampshire in Lawrence, Kansas.
The Symposium is for Storm
Spotters, but is open to the public. This day is designed to
train and expand your knowledge in advanced storm development,
spotter safety, and the importance of spotter reports. The
presentations will include incredible storm videos; experts in
the field from both the National Weather Service and the private
sector, and will conclude with a Roundtable discussion with
local television meteorologists.
Guest Presenters include:
Jennifer Stark, WCM Topeka NWS; Mike Umscheid, General
Forecaster Dodge City NWS; Jon Davies, Private Meteorologist;
and Chris Novy, Volunteer, Oklahoma County Emergency Mgmt.
The symposium is $15.00,
pre-registration is required and due by Friday, February 15,
2008.
For Pre-Registration
information; contact Teri Smith; Director, Douglas County
Emergency Management at
tsmith@douglas-county.com
or 785-838-2460.
