Around Brimfield: How to prepare during tornado season

The remains of a barn in Windham Township after the April 17, 2024, tornado. Jeremy Brown/The Portager

Around Brimfield: How to prepare during tornado season

- Shirley Mars

“The threat from extreme weather events highlights the importance of investing in preparedness.” -Sheri Fink

Although tornadoes can occur anytime, tornado season is between March and June, with May typically being the peak. According to the National Weather Service, nearly 70% of all tornadoes occur during this period. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere.

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