Michael ThorntonNov 6, 20214 minPreparing yourself for winter weatherIn late October of 2020, Oklahoma suffered a devasting 3-day ice storm that caused over 27 million dollars in damage and left 500,000...
Michael ThorntonSep 10, 20215 minThe importance of CERT in rural communities What is CERT? In February of 1985, officials in Los Angeles flew to Japan to research how Japan prepared for earthquakes. As these...
Michael ThorntonAug 1, 20213 minPreparing children for disastersIn the United States, children make up over 25% of the population. This 25% is the future of communities, faith-based groups,...
Michael ThorntonJul 26, 20215 minHaving more than 1 way of receiving a warningIn 2017, a survey conducted in the United States showed that 99% of those who make $75,000 a year own a phone. Of that 99%, 93% of them...
Michael ThorntonJun 9, 20213 minPreparing for floodsDifferent types of floods In 2020, the United States saw 59 fatalities related to flooding. Over the past 11 years, 1,101 people have...
Michael ThorntonMay 13, 20213 minLightning: How does it form? The simple definition for lightning formation is when a giant spark of electricity occurs in the atmosphere between the clouds, the air,...
Michael ThorntonMay 3, 20214 minCreating a basic preparedness planA survey completed in 2009 showed that 50% of the general public were unaware of the warning systems used in their community. 30% of...
Michael ThorntonApr 10, 20214 minAttending a full-scale exerciseFirst and foremost, I want to thank Carl Billey who is the director of the Roger Mills County Emergency Management for inviting me to be...
Michael ThorntonApr 1, 20214 minOvercoming Storm AnxietyOne in 10 Americans suffer from storm anxiety. You may know someone who suffers from storm anxiety, or you yourself may suffer from storm...
Michael ThorntonFeb 28, 20213 minMitigating hail damage to the exterior of your home.How does hail form? Do you ever wonder how those pesky hailstones that can wreak havoc on your property come to be? It all starts with...
Michael ThorntonJan 30, 20214 minPreparing for wildfiresWhat is a wildfire? The United States is no stranger to wildfires, in fact, wildfires are a common occurrence in states such as...
Michael ThorntonOct 22, 202015 minMitigating damage to homes during severe weather and how you can stay safe during severe weatherLooking at the numbers A survey completed in 2009 showed that 50% of the general public were unaware of the warning systems used in their...
Michael ThorntonAug 26, 20203 minWhat is a doppler radar and how does it work?History of the doppler radar Before we can begin talking about what a Doppler radar is, we must first understand where the name and idea...
Michael ThorntonApr 19, 20203 minWhat causes hailWhat are updrafts and downdrafts? Before we can begin talking about how hail forms, we must first understand what updrafts and downdrafts...
Michael ThorntonMar 4, 20204 minHow do Thunderstorms, Hail, and Tornadoes work?How does a Thunderstorm form? For a Thunderstorm to form it needs 3 key ingredients. These ingredients include instability, moisture, and...