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For Immediate Release: Nov. 14, 2023
Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Now Open
Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week: March 17-23, 2024
Columbus, OH – As part of the 2024 Severe Weather Awareness campaign, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), in cooperation with the National Weather Service and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA), are announcing that the annual Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is open for submissions.
This contest is open to all Ohio students in kindergarten through sixth grade including individualized instruction (special education), public, private, and home school classes.
This poster contest serves as a valuable tool to help students learn about severe weather safety and preparedness. Through their illustrations of Ohio severe weather events (tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, etc.), students can demonstrate what actions they can take before, during, and after severe weather events to protect themselves and others.
“As Ohioans, we’re no stranger to severe weather and its impacts,” said Ohio EMA Executive Director Sima Merick. “This contest allows young Ohioans to learn about safety and preparedness as they create their artwork.”
Ohio grade schools will soon receive additional information about the contest. All poster entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by Jan. 19, 2024.
To learn more about the 2024 Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest including the complete contest rules and entry forms, visit the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website.
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Since 1978, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) has been dedicated in educating Ohioans about the natural disasters that typically affect the state, and encourage Ohio residents to plan and prepare for severe weather incidents before they happen.
For additional information, contact:
Sandy Mackey, Ohio Emergency Management Agency
smmackey@dps.ohio.gov
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