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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The week of April 24th through the 28th has been designated as Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in North Dakota.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist reports in a release that the annual event is designed to remind the public of the dangers associated with severe summer weather including: lightning, high winds, large hail, flash floods and tornadoes. All of which can cause severe property damage, personal injury and even death.

As part of the week, an annual statewide tornado exercise will be conducted on April 26th starting around 11:15 AM. A warning will be issued by the National Weather Service and an exercise in emergency operations will take place.

“Sirens will be activated in many area communities including the City of Jamestown,” Bergquist reports. ” In most communities, sirens will be activated for approximately 3 minutes. In addition, the simulated warning will be broadcast over the National Weather Service all-hazards weather radio system, local AM/FM radio stations and local cable television interrupt systems.”

Warning sirens are typically used to warn the public of a possible tornado. However, sirens may also be used to alert the community of danger to the public. Residents are encouraged to tune into a local radio station or television to listen for official instructions when the sound is heard.

Information may also be provided through the CodeRED notification system, which is a free service through the Stutsman County Emergency Department. Anyone with questions are encouraged to contact Jerry Bergquist at 701-252-9093 or visit the Law Enforcement Center.