SKYWARN 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE

Skywarn is an effort to save lives during severe weather emergencies by expanding networks of spotters and by encouraging the widest possible participation in tornado warning programs.  There is no way to sto p tornadoes, and not all tornadoes show up on radar, but they can be seen. Lives can be saved.  Only one instrument can detect a tornado or funnel with complete certainty, the human eye. 

 We will offer ONE class, with BOTH Basic and Advanced with updated material. The class will last approximately 2 hours plus some time for questions and answers.  While new technological and scientific tools have advanced our capability to predict severe weather, the trained spotter remains essential to our warning process.  It goes without saying that the more trained “eyes” we have in the field during a severe weather event, the better our service to you and the public will be.  More concern, more spotters, more eyes are needed.  Lend us yours - learn SKYWARN!

SPOTTER TRAINING CLASSES

 See Location addresses below.

All interested parties (i.e. fire, police, EMS , security, volunteers, and citizens) are encouraged to attend.

 The Oakland County Office of Emergency Response & Preparedness coordinates this program.  Limited space is available, so make your reservations now! 

 Please call (248) 858-5300 to register

or

Send an email to:   ocem@oakgov.com

Please include your name, address and phone number.

The County of Oakland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs, activities, or services as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Please contact us within five (5) business days prior to the event if you have any special needs.

Locations:

Oakland County Emergency Response & Preparedness/IT
Executive Office Bldg. 41W
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford

Groveland Township Fire Department
Station #1
14645 Dixie Highway @ Grange Hall Road
Groveland Twp

Civic Center Complex
City of Southfield Library
26300 Evergreen Rd / ½ Mile S of I-696
or ½ Mile N of 10 Mile Rd
Auditorium
Follow signs

Covert Center
1150 Scott Lake Road
Waterford - Auditorium

Novi Police Department
45125 W. Ten Mile
Novi