SKYWARN CLASSES

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management will be offering two Skywarn classes in April. Classes are free, open to the public and there are no pre-requisites. Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours and participants need attend only one session. Classes offered in Beltrami County will be held at:

Alaska Township – Tuesday, April 18th 7PM

Alaska Volunteer Fire Department (just west of highway 89 on county 32)

28982 Alaska Ln NW

Puposky, MN 56667

Beltrami County EOC – Thursday, April 20th 7PM

Law Enforcement Center – Emergency Operation Center

613 Minnesota Ave NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

Skywarn was developed by the National Weather Service in the early 1970’s to equip the public and emergency responders with training in the detection of severe weather and how to effectively and efficiently report severe weather to the National Weather Service. Skywarn spotters provide real-time information to the National Weather Service which assists in forecasting and the warning decision during severe weather. Participants will be provided the National Weather Service Field Spotter’s Guide and view a multi-media presentation on severe weather.

If you have any questions, please contact Emergency Services