Will County plans storm preparedness seminar for families in Channahon

Channahon — The Will County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a free event on Saturday in Channahon to help families become “storm ready” and prepared for emergencies.

The event, titled “The Science of Storms: Are You Prepared?” will take place at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, located at 25055 W. Walnut Lane, in Channahon from 10 a.m. until noon.

The EMA hosted a similar event in Plainfield tailored to adults last month. This upcoming event is for all ages.

“We’re proud to be hosting this fun, interactive event aimed at educating all ages,” Will County EMA Director Allison Anderson said.

“All Will County families are invited to this thrilling, family-friendly event to learn more about the wild world of weather and how to prepare for all situations,” she said.

Storm Science is an organization that “brings customized weather programs to life in collaboration with Illinois Storm Chasers” and will be the featured presenters at the event, according to the EMA announcement.

They will feature “interactive education aimed at young audiences, taking them through an exciting journey into the science of storms – how they form, why they happen and what makes them so powerful.”

The presentation will feature actual storm footage, weather facts, hands-on demonstrations, real life storm-chasing stories and EMA staff will be on hand to help attendees build their own emergency storm preparedness kits.

The event is free to attend and all Will County residents are welcome. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For information or to register, visit willcountyema.org.