Ripley County, IN — Ripley County has successfully completed all requirements for its StormReady renewal.
The StormReady program is administered through the National Weather Service and helps prepare communities for severe weather.
The Ripley County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) works closely with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, and its mission is to deal with hazardous local weather operations, advanced planning, education, and awareness.
EMA officials say first responders, Ripley County Communications, local government officials, and trained storm spotters all play an important role in being StormReady.
They add the renewal does not make Ripley County storm-proof, but it can help save lives.
Ripley County has had StormReady status since 2014 and the renewal is required every four years.
For more information on emergency preparedness, please visit ripleycounty.in.gov/EMA, or contact Ripley County EMA at (812) 689-0505 or by email at [email protected].
