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Tacos, twisters, and technology: Inside CS's emergency management strategy
In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?, Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren McGrath discusses seasonal weather preparedness for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and extreme heat. She also clarifies common misconceptions — such as the danger of sheltering under highway overpasses — and explains the critical difference between a tornado watch and a warning.
McGrath also emphasizes that the majority of her emergency management work happens before a disaster through proactive regional planning, training, and multi-jurisdictional collaboration. She urges residents to take charge of their own safety by building family emergency kits and ensuring they have multiple, redundant ways to receive weather alerts.
>> Read the Accessible Transcript
The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available each week on Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend! If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email [email protected].
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By whatsupcollegestationIn this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?, Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren McGrath discusses seasonal weather preparedness for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and extreme heat. She also clarifies common misconceptions — such as the danger of sheltering under highway overpasses — and explains the critical difference between a tornado watch and a warning.
McGrath also emphasizes that the majority of her emergency management work happens before a disaster through proactive regional planning, training, and multi-jurisdictional collaboration. She urges residents to take charge of their own safety by building family emergency kits and ensuring they have multiple, redundant ways to receive weather alerts.
>> Read the Accessible Transcript
The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available each week on Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend! If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email [email protected].
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