Eagan Residents: What You Should Know For Severe Weather

EAGAN, MN — Severe Weather Awareness Week is a great time to review topics related to potential weather dangers. It is also a great time to create or update your emergency plans and emergency kits.

Below is info provided by the Eagan Police Department you should know to be prepared for potential weather dangers:

• Outdoor warning sirens are a notification tool for when you are outdoors.
• Eagan will sound outdoor sirens for thunderstorms with damaging straight-line winds.
• Watches vs. Warnings
  • Watch means weather conditions are favorable for dangerous weather to occur. In other words, a "watch" means watch out for what the weather could do, and be ready to act accordingly. You may wish to alter or have a back-up plan for any outdoor activities or travel.
  • Warning means the weather event is imminent or occurring somewhere in the defined warning area. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property.

Read more tips and info on the City of Eagan website.