<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4D12he_1Ar5SzrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4D12he_1Ar5SzrM00" width="1200" height="600" >MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Tornado season is underway across the ArkLaMiss, and local officials are urging residents to review safety plans now, rather than before the next warning goes out.Rodger McConnell, the director of the Office of Homeland Security for Ouachita Parish, said preparation can save critical time when storms develop and stressed the importance of having alerts enabled on all electronic devices.“One of the bigger things that people can do is to keep the emergency alerts on their phones active,” McConnell said. “A lot of people tend to turn them off because you get those annoying dings and noises in the middle of the night but those are the things that give you some prior warning to let you know that something’s coming.”KNOE Chief Meteorologist Marcus Walter also recommends thinking through where you would go not only at home but also when out in public, to account for the possibility of a storm approaching no matter where you may be.“I recommend people have a plan for severe weather and for tornadic weather just in case they get impacted,” Walter said. “And that plan could be as simple as OK, if there’s a threat for a tornado, I know I need to be at home. If there’s a threat for a tornado and I’m out and about, I know I need to get to a sturdy structure whether that’s a building like a mall that has a large interior space, or some type of brick or sturdy building that can keep you safe.”Ouachita Parish has seen tornado damage in recent years, reinforcing the need to decide shelter locations and communication plans in advance. Residents are encouraged to always stay First Alert and know the optimal course of action, as tornadoes can strike at any time and with very little notice.</div></body>

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MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Tornado season is underway across the ArkLaMiss, and local officials are urging residents to review safety plans now, rather than before the next warning goes out. Rodger McConnell, the director of the Office of Homeland Security for Ouachita Parish, said preparation can save critical time when...

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