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N.D.  – This week (April 29-May 3) has been designated as “Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week” for the entire state of ND by Gov. Jack Dalrymple.

It is an annual event designed to remind you of the dangers associated with severe summer weather. The annual statewide tornado drill will be conducted at 11:15 Wednesday morning.

According to Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist, sirens will be activated in area communities including the City of Jamestown at that time…

Bergquist talks about the importance of making a severe weather plan…

In response to the simulated warning a countywide exercise of the emergency operations plan will also take place. The plan is designed to warn the greatest number of people in the least amount of time.