Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Iowa. The National Weather Service and Emergency Management agencies across the state are reminding residents about the dangers of severe weather in the spring and summer months and how to be prepared in case of a weather-related emergency.

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt shares how to  stay safe during severe weather

“I think the biggest thing is to listen to the local radio, listen to the warnings. Don’t make it a last-minute thing that all of a sudden you are just finding out about this. The more you can get yourself informed, to begin with, the better off we are going to be. 

Sandholdt says staying informed is very important, especially for campers.

“If there is severe weather heading towards a campground people need to be aware that it’s coming and to get to safety.  Sitting in a camper with a tornado coming in your direction is not a wise thing to do. Whether it is park rangers, our deputies, or other staff, we try to get out and warn people ahead of time because we want to keep people safe.”

KNIA/KRLS is live with Severe Weather Action Team coverage anytime a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued for any portion of Marion or Warren Counties.