WKYC is proud to be the first television station in the Buckeye State to earn StormReady Supporter recognition from the National Weather Service.
A StormReady Supporter is an organization that has met stringent guidelines for weather preparedness.
Businesses, schools and other non-governmental entities can earn the designation through a qualification process involving application, documentation and site inspection.
Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling led the initiative.
From severe weather awareness to safety plans, it ensures the organization's policies and guidelines help protect employees and visitors in weather emergencies.
WKYC now has a newly drafted Severe Weather Action Plan, custom StormReady plaquards to identify each of the station's eight severe weather shelters and better communication with employees before and during weather events.
Businesses, schools, and other non-government entities can earn the designation.
Some of the other northern Ohio StormReady Supporters include the Cleveland Indians, University of Akron and Cedar Point Amusement Park.
The StormReady program is a part of the NWS Weather-Ready Nation initiative to raise awareness about weather preparedness. The Supporter program is a joint venture between the NWS and local emergency managers.
Use the following link to find out more information on the StormReady Supporter program http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/supporter.htm
