Schaumburg to hold Severe Weather Workshop April 27

The village of Schaumburg is inviting the public to attend a Spring Severe Weather Workshop designed to provide participants with a variety of information and resources to remain safe when inclement weather strikes.

The workshop, sponsored by the Schaumburg Emergency Management and the village's Medical Reserve Corps, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court in Schaumburg.

The event is free and open to Schaumburg residents. Seating is limited. Participants are asked to register online at seam.ly/25jnhiYg or by calling the Nursing & Senior Services Division at (847) 923-3766.

Various speakers, including a guest speaker from the National Weather Service, will provide information on severe weather safety, including weather watches vs. warnings; outdoor warning siren and lightning detector information; severe weather safety (indoors and outdoors); and power outages and generators.

Registered households will receive a free severe weather radio while supplies last.