Severe Weather Spotter Training Offered Annapolis, MD (April 17, 2006) - Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens is urging volunteers to take part in the County’s new Skywarn Program. Skywarn is a National Weather Service (NWS) program of trained volunteer severe weather spotters. Skywarn volunteers support their local community and government by providing the NWS with timely and accurate severe weather reports. "I recommend that County residents get involved in their community and in this program which could save lives and property, said County Executive Owens. "These reports are used to inform communities of the proper actions to take as severe weather threatens." The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management will be offering a free training seminar for weather spotters. The information for the training follows: |