CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, area agencies are making sure residents are educated what to do in case the weather turns violent in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky.
The National Weather Service is focusing on  this week in an effort to make sure the public is ready and has all the necessary tools in place.
Having multiple ways to receive alerts is crucial to staying safe.
NOAA Weather Radios and local media notifications are a good way to make sure you are in the know at the moment when severe weather hits your area.
The National Weather Service also wants you to be in the know for when you encounter multiple types of weather events, such as ,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý and more.
Tornado drills scheduled for Tuesday morning across the region to make sure equipment is working and for the public to practice safety plans.
For more safety tips to keep your family safe during severe weather, click .
